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, Id like to borrow $7,000 bucks until my return. It will help me and some interest you will earn. I realize that the bank doesnt know who I am Hold my Rolls to prove I wont go on the lam. So in the banks underground garage it 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 hed 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.

Hey, I just wanted somewhere cheap to park my Rolls.