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Arthur Brisbane was a very hardworking newspaperman whose column was widely acclaimed.
But when his employer, William Randolph Hearst, offered to give him a six months' paid
vacation, Brisbane refused.
Hearst was puzzled and asked Brisbane why he did not want the vacation. Brisbane replied,
"There are two reasons why I will not accept your generous offer, Mr. Hearst. The first
is that if I quit writing my column for a half year, it might affect the circulation of
your newspapers."
Then he smiled and winked. "The second reason is that it might not!"
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