The Beggar
A wealthy man was fond of a particular beggar. Every year, before Pesach he gave the poor man 500 rubles.
Once, when the poor man came for his annual Pesach donation, the rich man gave him only 250 rubles.
“What is the meaning of this?” asked the beggar. “This is only half of what you usually give me.”
“I’m sorry, but I must cut my expenses,” replied the benefactor apologetically. This year my daughter married a young man who is studying in Yeshiva. Between the wedding bills and their support I cannot give you more.
“What!” cried the poor man, “you marry off your daughter and support her and her husband on my account?!”
