The Chase - The Twenty Million Dollar Bum

His name is Philadelphia D. Courtland. A very wealthy man whom has often frequented the society columns. The "D" stands for Dexter. his maternal great great grandmother was named Matilda Dexter, who was a good friend of Betsy Ross. His background includes The Elliott Prep School for young gentleman, and, of course, Harvard. He is 36 years of age, and his proficiencies include polo, tennis, dancing, and spending money. A pleasant occupation for a man who lives on the income derived from a twenty million dollar inheritance he never earned and believed would remain with him forever. At the moment, Phil is visiting his attorney, Carver, who is responsible for handling his financial affairs. Phil asks "Am I intruding, Carver?" He says "Oh no, not at all, Phil. I've been waiting for you. Please sit down". Phil says "I don't have much time. I've got a date to go shopping with Irene. She's selecting a wedding dress today. We're taking the plunge in less than a month". Carver says "Yes, I know". Phil says "Well, I must say, you look like an honorary pallbearer this morning. Why so gloomy?" Carver says "I have bad news for you, Phillip". He says "Oh, what's up? Is my credit misbehaving again? I meant to tell you that I overdrew this month's funds, Carver, and I'll need an extra twenty thousand to tide me over". Carver says "I'm afraid I can't give it to you". Phil says "So, there's the wedding, of course, and uh .... what did you say?" Carver says "I said I can't give it to you, Phil". He asks "Well, why not?" Carver says "Because I don't have it". Phil says "Well, I'm not asking for a loan, old man, just twenty thousand of my own hard cash". Carver says "I should have said you don't have it". Phil asks "What's the joke?" Carver says "There is no joke". Phil says "I'm worth twenty million and you tell me I can't get twenty thousand? I am waiting for the point here". Carver says "The point is, Phil, you're broke".