Comment: 3 second trader sits poolside .Several trucks sit idling nearby.

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3 second trader sits poolside .Several trucks sit idling nearby.

News boy hawks morning newspaper at a distance]: Extra, extra! $4.1 billion trade in 3 seconds. Extra! ... 3 seconds trade. Billions!

Resort Manager: [scurry passed news stand.] Good morning sir. Your rooms are ready. Will you be dining poolside? ... Would you prefer in one of your rooms?

3 Second Trader: I'm thinking. Tough decision.

Resort Manager: The front desk made all your requested arrangements. If you would like, I will take your credit card and attend to your account.

Trader: No. I will pay cash. I brought truck loads. [Trucks continue idling in the background.

Resort Manager: Cash? [Quixotic look.]

Trader: Loss of confidence. No faith... Just cash is all I have left.

Resort Manager: Yes sir. ... ... May I run your ID? Just a formality.

Trader: No.

Resort Manager: How will you be paying? ... ...

Trader: I said cash.

Resort Manager: Oh, yes. Quite sorry. ... ... Will there be anything else?

Trader: Eggs Benedict. No questions asked!

Resort Manager: Right away sir.
[Resort manager scurries off.]

Disclaimer: Mark Twain (1835-1910-To be continued) is unlicensed. His river pilot's license went delinquent in 1862. Caution advised. Daily Paul