> > What am I suppose to buy the bucket with ?
>
> I don't remember exactly what it was, but anytime you get
anything valuable, check at the general store to see if you can buy
something with it.
> In the case of the bucket, you need to A. check some strange
boxes and B. enter a large building. On the way, you will scare
someone, kill someone, help someone, fight with someone, and
threaten someone... all different people.
> If you post your inventory, it would really help us know where you
are.
> Hope this helps,
> -Dingbat

something the mermaid gives after you give her a brush and mirror
will buy the bucket for you.