In finding my first don't be long

Puzzle

In finding my first don't be long,
And yet not so long for my second;
My whole affects him at the bar,
To whom little profit is recovered.

Hint

Answer

References

• Loyd, Sam [1914]. in Loyd, Sam, Jr.: Sam Loyd's Cyclopedia of 5000 Puzzles Tricks and Conundrums (in English). New York: Lamb Publishing company, page 47.