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The History of Samuel Titmarsh

CHAPTER VII
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Brough alone is worth half a million of money, and his name is a host in itself.

Nay, more: I wrote the other day to an aunt of mine, who has a considerable sum of money in loose cash, and who had consulted me as to the disposal of it, to invest it in our office.

Can I give you any better proof of my opinion of its solvency ?" "Did Brough persuade you in any way ?" "Yes, he certainly spoke to me: but he very honestly told me his motives, and tells them to us all as honestly.

He says, 'Gentlemen, it is my object to increase the connection of the office, as much as possible.

I want to crush all the other offices in London.


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