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Rabbi Weber hired a junior rabbi to help with some of the responsibilities he had for his large congregation. As the first task he asked the new young Rabbi Abrahams to write his Shabbos morning sermon. He asked that it be thoughtful, humorous and 20 minutes maximum.
After Shabbos services Rabbi Weber was furious.
"Why did you write me an hour-long speech?" he demanded of Rabbi Abrahams. "Half the shul walked out before I finished."
Young Rabbi Abrahams was baffled. "I wrote you a 20-minute speech," he replied. "I also gave you the two extra copies you asked for."