Fritz Kreisler the famous violinist was once approached by a society matron to play at her upcoming social. His schedule was open and he agreed to perform and said his fee would be $1000. That did not faze her but she said there would be "conditions" - he must arrive on time, use the servants entrance and not mingle with her guests. He replied "Madam, in as much as I will not be required to mingle with your guests then my fee will only be $500."
tjs
(The blogger is in Cape May through the holiday weekend. As Bogart said "I came for the waters." I will resurface afterwards with perhaps a few Golden Oldies in the interim." Wishing you all a safe travel weekend.
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