But stop--was not he the father of our hospitable protector..." "The steward spoke of Porphyrius as the son of Philippus," Orpheus said.
"And Philippus was a corn merchant, too," added Karnis.

"Demeter was figurative of a blessing on the harvest, for it was from that the house derived its wealth, and Pallas Athene was patroness of the learning that was encouraged by its owners.

When I was a student here every wealthy man belonged to some school of philosophy.

The money-bag did not count for everything.

Heathen or Jew, whether engaged in business or enjoying the revenues of an inherited fortune, a man was expected to be able to talk of something besides the price of merchandise and the coming and sailing of vessels." During this conversation Dada had withdrawn her hand from the old man's arm to raise her veil, for two men had gone up to the gate between the images that had roused Karnis to wrath, and one of them, who at this instant knocked at the door, was Mary's son.
"Father, see, there he is!" cried Dada, as the door was opened, speaking louder than was at all necessary to enable her companion to hear her; the musician at once recognized Marcus, and turning to his son he said: "Now we may be quite sure! Porphyrius and this young Christian's father were brothers.