for about twenty-five miles, smoothly enough. Then the car began to wheeze and sneeze and jerk. Finally it stopped dead.
Salesman and client climbed down to investigate. When the hood was raised, lo and behold! there was no motor at all.
“Good God! But how did it run this far without a motor?” the astonished customer exclaimed.
“Just on its reputation,” the salesman declared.
That’s how it is with columnists, too. Except brand new ones like myself, who need a motor.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
