Paper Bag Possessions
At a testimonial dinner in his honour, a wealthy businessman gave an emotional
speech.
“When I came to this city 50 years ago,” he said, “I had no car, my only suit
was on my back, the soles of my shoes were worn out, and I carried all my
possessions in a paper bag.”
After dinner, a young man nervously approached him.
“Sir, I really admire your accomplishments. Tell me, after all these years, do
you still remember what you carried in that paper bag?”
“Sure, son,” he said. “I had $300,000 in cash and $500,000 in negotiable
securities.”