room, with a counteracross it, and behind it were clerks countingmoney or signing papers. There were severalpeople coming and going. One was a sea captain,who had just come in from South America, andwanted to know what the broker would give himfor some doubloons, which he had brought withhim.… … Marco listened to these cases, while Fore. ;went to a desk which etocO, at on? end of the STATE STREET. 127 counter and wrote his name on the back of thedraft. What is that for ? said Marco. That is my order for the broker to pay it.The draft is made payable to my order, and ofcourse I must give my…
Children's stories, American
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