"We're tightening up on discounts-calling in many loans, too," stated President Britt, with financial frigidity.
"When Egypt Went Broke"
Holman Day
My dear master, this is money placed on mortgage; for it, I will guarantee the sale of fifteen hundred copies,-say at forty sous apiece; allowing the discounts, that makes three thousand francs.
"The Lesser Bourgeoisie"
Honore de Balzac
There is no courage like that which discounts a sordid, unhonored death.
"The Maids of Paradise"
Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers