Tasper britt-"Twelve-per-cent britt"-trimmed his slumber at both ends-was owl and early bird, both, in his pursuit of the pence of the people, and got 'em coming and going.
"When Egypt Went Broke"
Holman Day
Seeing that nearly every "Egyptian" with collateral owed him money, Mr. britt had no fault to find with his apparent popularity.
"When Egypt Went Broke"
Holman Day
Therefore, Mr. britt continued to be assured that he was pretty generally all right, so far as the folks of Egypt were concerned.
"When Egypt Went Broke"
Holman Day