THE FILLED GLOVE & BEYOND THE BOOK’S COVER:
The following article appeared in “Dear Abby’s” column in the June 5, 1990 issue of the St. Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch. I don’t know where you might use it, but it is too good to let pass. Column Heading: Judging a book by its cover a costly error. Dear Abby: The letter concerning the minister who, on receiving a pair of leather gloves for services rendered, was disappointed – until he tried them on and discovered a $10 bill stuffed into each finger reminded me of this story: A young man from a wealthy family was about to graduate from high school. It was the custom in that affluent neighborhood for the parents to give the graduate an automobile. Bill and his father had spent months looking at cars, and the week before graduation, they found the perfect car. Bill was certain that the car would be his on graduation night. Imagine his disappointment when, on…
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