The Science of Getting Rich

They Laughed When I Sat Down At the Dinner Table And Said I Was Rich. But When I Pulled Out A Wad Of $100 Notes! -- Can he really be rich?" a family member whispered. "Heavens no!" Arthur exclaimed. "He never made a dime in his life." Arthur had just come in from working on the family farm. The room rang with applause. I decided that this would be a dramatic moment for me to give my news. To the amazement of all my friends, I strode confidently over to family computer and sat down. "Jack is up to his old tricks," somebody chuckled. The crowd laughed. They were all certain that I couldn't prove I was rich. "Can he really be rich?" I heard a someone whisper to Arthur. "Heavens, no!" Arthur exclaimed, "He never worked in all his life... But just you watch him. This is going to be good." I decided to make the most of the situation. With mock dignity I took out my handkerchief and dusted the screen of my laptop. Then opened up my Internet banking. "What do you think of his execution?" called a spectator near the table. "We're in favor of it!" came back the answer, and those gathered rocked with laughter. Then I showed them my balance. Instantly a tense silence fell on the guests. The laughter died on their lips as if by magic. I scrolled down to reveal my deposits. I heard gasps of amazement. My friends sat breathless -- spellbound!

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