The Short-Term Loan

Richard made a sly business deal.

The Short-Term Loan

 

By Elton Camp

 

Richard Rich asked a New York bank for a loan

“Since to Europe for two weeks I have to be gone,

I’d like to borrow $7,000 bucks until my return.

It will help me and some interest you will earn.”

 

“I realize that the bank doesn’t know who I am

Hold my Rolls to prove I won’t go on the lam.”

So in the bank’s underground garage car was stored

While he was away, his finances the bank explored

 

They were amazed to learn Richard was a billionaire

And wondered why for such a small loan he’d care

On his return, Richard with a smile paid off his debt

Less than twenty dollars interest the bank did get

 

Loan officer asked, “Why would one rich as you

Such a small loan have any good reason to do?”

Richard said, “Thanks to the bank showing such pity,

It let me park two weeks for $20 in New York City.”