Ambrose's Antidote: CLOSE-FISTED

CLOSE-FISTED, adj. Unduly desirous of keeping that which many meritorious persons wish to obtain.

  "Close-fisted Scotchman!" Johnson cried
      To thrifty J. Macpherson;
  "See me -- I'm ready to divide
      With any worthy person."
  Sad Jamie:  "That is very true --
      The boast requires no backing;
  And all are worthy, sir, to you,
      Who have what you are lacking."

Anita M. Bobe