被握住的手

Belinda

A SUCCESSFUL Man of Business, having occasion to write to a Thief,

expressed a wish to see him and shake hands.

"No," replied the Thief, "there are some things which I will not

take - among them your hand."

"You must use a little strategy," said a Philosopher to whom the

Successful Man of Business had reported the Thiefs haughty reply.

"Leave your hand out some night, and he will take it."

So one night the Successful Man of Business left his hand out of

his neighbours pocket, and the Thief took it with avidity.