Mozart’s Generosity
Mozart was very generous. An old and honest piano repairer had put some new strings on his beloved instrument.
“What do I owe you, old friend?” asked Mozart. “I am going away to-morrow and wish to pay you now!”
The old man, who always grew dreadfully embarrassed if any one spoke to him, stammered:
“To be sure—your Honor—I have been here—several—times I beg—a thaler.”
“What, a man like you, come to me for one thaler?” With that he put several ducats into the old man’s hand and fled.