A Man and His Money — Frederic Stewart Isham

A covered wagon had at that moment stopped before the door It was drawn by a horse whose appearance like that of the piano spoke more eloquently of services in the past than of hopeful promises for the future On the side of the vehicle appeared in large letters ldquo Whats the Matter with Mother Latest Melodic Triumph by Americas Greatest Composer Mr Kerry Mackintosh rdquo A little to the left of this announcement was painted a harp probably a reminder of the one Saint Cecilia was supposed to have played This sentimental symbol was obviously intended to lend dignity and respectability to the otherwise disreputable vehicle of concord and its steed without wings waiting patiently to be off or to lie down and pay the debt of nature