Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 82, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 April 1910 — Untold Miches, [ARTICLE]

Untold Miches,

Wealth is merely comparative. One’s possessions constitute a pittance or a fortune, according to one’s point of view. The Rev. Frederic Denison tells a story of one of the inhabitants of old Westerly, Rhode Island, which shows there is no general standard of riches. The young man, prompted by patriotism and desire for gold, had enlisted In the uncertain business of privateering. , On returning home after many and various cruises, he was thankfully greeted by his kin and anxious friends. His mother, with maternal solicitude, inquired: “Well, Harry, how have you made out? Did you get much money?” “Oh, yes, mother,” answered the ad venturer, "I had good luck. lam rich. I shall have enough, with prudence and care, to carry me through life, I hope.” “I am glad, my son. How much have you?” "Well, I don’t exactly know yet, but I think when we settle up it will amount to thirty dollars."