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 this castle by force. The satrap of Syria had a mind to dispossess me of it; but I was too rich to have anything to fear. I gave the satrap a handsome present, by which I preserved my castle, and increased my possessions. He even appointed me treasurer of the tributes which Arabia Petraea pays to the king of kings. I perform my office of receiver with great punctuality; but I take the freedom to dispense with that of paymaster."

For the Other 365 Days

(Contemporary American humorist)

Christmas is over. Uncork your ambition! Back to the battle! Come on, competition! Down with all sentiment, can scrupulosity! Commerce has nothing to gain by jocosity; Money is all that is worth all your labors; Crowd your competitors, nix on your neighbors! Push 'em aside in a passionate hurry, Argue and bustle and bargain and worry! Frenzy yourself into sickness and dizziness— Christmas is over and Business is Business.