Regulating The Fare

Paganini on e day at Florence, jumped into a cab and gave orders to be driven to the theater. The distance was not great, but he was late, and an enthusiastic audience was waiting to hear him perform the tamous prayer of " Molse " on a singlo string. "How much do I o we you ?" said he to the driver. " For you," said the man who had rocognized tho great violinist, " the fare i 10 francs. "What, 10 franca? You are surely jesting." I ara speaking seriously. You charge as much for a place at your ooncert." Paganini was silent for a moment ; then with a complacent smile at the too witty driver, said : "Iwillpayyou 10 francs when you drive me upon one wheel."