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Show Beggar and Business Man. John La Fnrgo, tho palntor, talked In Now York nt tho Arts, club of tho wit of beggnrs. "Beggars need to ho witty," ho said. "They llvo by tholr wits, you know. It isn't strnngo thnt thoy should ho quicker thnn tho solid and respect-nblo respect-nblo buslnoss man In repartee "A solid and respectnblo business mnn wns hurrying nlong Broadway tho other night when n beggar accosted accost-ed him. "The night wns cold nnd very raw. A strong wet wind wns blowing from tho son. Now a few snowflnkos fell. Now thoro fell n fow heavy nnd cold dmps of rain. "Tho beggar wns shivering. Ho hnd on no overcoat nnd no gloves. His linnds nnd wrists stuck nut of his tight, short coat sleeves, red nnd stiff nnd cold looking. His cheeks wero hollow. hol-low. " 'Can you glvo mo n llttlo help, sir." ho snld. "Tho business mnn took n dlmo from his pockot. " 'Look hero. ho snld, 'If I glvo you this dlmo you won't get drunk on It, will you?' "'Oh. no, sir.' snld tho beggar, 'I shall go at onco nnd dlno nt tho St. llegls.'" San Antonio Express. |