My Bank Account
Introduction
My Bank Account is written by Stephen Leacock. He is one of the
most popular mockers and article writer. His witty articles are the best
example of sardonic Mockery. The most of his stories like Brown Eyes, Freedom
Cost, Behind the Table are written in first person style.
“CONFIDENCE WITH FEAR LEAD TO MOCKERY.”
___________________________________ Stephen
Summary
Our author had a particular kind of fear about banks. Every time
he entered a bank, to do business, he felt awfully frightened. The author was
afraid of banks but he had to go to a bank, as he received a raise in his
salary. As he entered the bank his fear overlook him. In this panic, the author
made number of stupid mistakes. He entered the bank and demanded to see the
manager alone. The author was taken to a private room. The manager was
convinced that the author was millionaire who wished to deposit millions of
dollars. But the manager was very upset, when he learn that the author wanted
to deposit, fifty six dollars and that he would deposit fifty dollars every
month. Quite obviously the manager was irritated and directed him to the
accountant, so that his account could be opened, which was duly done. After
having deposited fifty-six dollars. The author wanted to withdraw six dollars
for his current use. In his nervousness, the author made a blunder. Instead of
writing a cheque for six dollars he had written fifty-six dollars. The
accountant looked at him in astonishment and asked if he wanted to withdraw all
his money. The author realized his mistake, but wanted to cover up his staidness.
So he replied he wanted to draw all his money. Author was feeling miserable and
he want to rush out of the bank sooner than he received his money, he rushed
out of the bank as he did so, a loud burst of laughter went up, to the roof of
the bank.
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