But the copy he wrote
Of a five dollar note
Was so good he is now in Sing Sing.
—Columbia Jester.
"Come in," called the magazine editor.
"Sir, I have called to see about that article of mine that you bought two years ago. My name is Pensnink—Percival Perrhyn Pensnink. My composition was called 'The Behavior of Chipmunks in Thunderstorms,' and I should like to know how much longer I must watch and wait before I shall see it in print."
"I remember," the editor replied. "We are saving your little essay to use at the time of your death. When public attention is drawn to an author we like to have something of his on hand."
Hear, land o' cakes, and brither Scots,