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You seem to have unlimited money, power, position, leisure for
anything you fancy. I'll wager you don't know the names of half the
servants in your house; a skillful housekeeper takes the responsibility
off your hands. You never are seen in public with your children; competent
nurses care for them. You don't appear with your husband any more; yet he
is a man of fine brain, unimpeachable character, who handles big affairs
for other men, and father says he believes his bank account would surprise
you. He has been in business for years; surely all he makes doesn't go to
other men."
"You know I never thought of that!" cried Mrs. Minturn. "He had nothing to
begin on and I've always kept our establishment; he's never paid for more
than his clothing. Do you suppose that he has made money?"
"I know that he has!" said Leslie. "Not so fast as he might! Not so much
as he could, for he is incorruptible; but money, yes! He is a powerful
man, not only in the city, but all over the state. Some of these days
you're going to wake up to find him a Senator, or Governor.


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