snowyday Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 A small-time salesman treated himself to a Pullman ride from Boston to New York aboard a deluxe streamliner. Thrilled by the train’s luxuries, he entered the club car where several big business men were discussing the state of the economy. “A bad week,†he heard one capitalist complain. “We netted only $130,000.†“It was better for us,†said another. “Wheat was hot and we cleared $250,000.†Man after man told of such profits. Suddenly all eyes centered on the little salesman and someone asked, “How’s your business?†“So-so,†he shrugged. “Last week yellows were off half a million, but reds were up a million and blacks up four million.†Eyebrows raised in wonder, and one of the financiers respectfully asked, “What is your business?†“Me?†said the little fellow. “I sell jellybeans.†* * * * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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