Horatio's lucky penny page 8

Horatio's lucky penny page 8 by ric Gustafson


Horatio was sitting at a small table in his study. He was eating his normal breakfast of bacon, eggs and toast. He always had the stock market channel on so he could see how his stock was doing. This morning, he noticed that Johnson Financial Group stock was already in the red..
He dialed his stock advisor on his cell phone. " Mark, what's going on with the stock this morning?".
" Horatio, I've been hearing that there could be a shakeup going on at Johnson Financial Group". His tired voice hesitated. " I also heard something scandal wise could be going on with that new accountant that you hired".
" Mark, what are you talking about?".
" I will keep you informed as the day goes on".
As the day went on, the stock price for Johnson Financial Group kept going lower and lower.
Around noon, Horatio's cell phone rang.
" Horatio, this is Mark". The scared voice hesitated. " You need to sell part of your stock before it's too late".
Horatio stared at the plaque. " My lucky penny has convinced me to stay the course and everything will be ok".
" Horatio, you are making a huge mistake". He began to plead with his friend. " All of your stock is in one fund and you will lose everything".
As the afternoon went on, the price for Johnson Financial Group went to a all new low.
Horatio's cell phone rang.
" I'm sorry Horatio" his friend exclaimed. " I tried to get you to sell".
Horatio walked over to a nearby window and looked out. " What happened Mark?".
" Horatio, you lost everything".
In disgust, Horatio threw the cell phone at the lucky penny plaque. It fell off the wall and smashed.

December of that year.

An employee of Dominick's walked out the back door and threw trash into the green dumpster. As he did that, he noticed the homeless man standing over a nearby grate trying to stay warm.
Horatio shivered as he tried to keep his cold tired bones warm.

The End.


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