After finishing her song, the young woman was invited to the couple's table. Was she interested in trying her luck on Broadway? She was but, being a waitress, she'd need a year or two to leave town. Well, the man was willing to give her money to go to NY. The young woman was incredulous, but the man's wife smile at her and told him, "He's serious, honey."
Next Monday, the young woman was in the man's office. As he wrote her a check, he told her: "This money is not a gift. You'll have to pay it back in five years, without interest. But only if you can succeed in showbiz. And there are two conditions. First, my name should remain anonymous. And second, if you ever are in a position to help someone with talent, you have to do it."
The check was for a substantial amount of money. The woman went to NY and worked as singer. Exactly five years after the man wrote her the check, she was able to repay it. She became a successful singer and actress.
Maybe you've heard about her. Her name is Carol Burnett.
