First things First...
Published Jan 01, 1900
Jacob was on his death bed, breathing his last. His faithful family had gathered around him. Through half-closed eyes and a barely audible voice he asked, "Mama-you here?" "Yes, Papa." "Isadore, you here?" "Yes, Papa." "Rosalie, you here? "Yes, Papa." "Benjamin, you here?" "Yes, Papa." "Rachel, you here?" "Yes, Papa." "Sammy, you here?" "Yes, Papa." With his face purple with rage, and struggling to his elbows, the old man shouted, "Well, who's watching the store?"
Originally published November 14, 2002.
