The Robber and the Traveler: A Parable
A TRAVELER on his journey meets a robber in the woods. “Give me your money,” cries the highway-man, “or I’ll shoot you.” “It may be,” thinks the traveler, “the man is in want;” and he generously gives him six dollars. “Take this. God bless you. Farewell.” “Stop! stop!” cries the robber; “I see another dollar, and I must have that.” “O, sir,” replies the traveler, “be content. Of my all, seven dollars, you have six, and I have only one to help me on my journey.” “Give me that seventh dollar!” cries the robber, drawing his pistol. What do you think of the robber? “The meanest thief I ever could conceive of!” “What is his name?” Sabbath-breaker.