Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 160
ther, by any means. Most of themillionaires of old times valued their wealthmerely because they thought it would help saying that for once he should have plenty ofwhat he was always longing for. One mouthful was more than plenty, Iam sure, observed Harry. Enough is as good as a feast, chirped… … UNCLE CLAXTON S SALT-FISH DINNER. them to gratify their strongest desires. Sylla,Pompey, Caesar, and many of their kind, reliedupon it to increase their power. Lucullus usedit to indulge his luxurious tastes. That poorwretch Apicius made it serve his passion forgluttony. For the money itself they…
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