The members of the University of Copenhagen who examined my papers were neither personal friends nor members of a body financially interested in my quest.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Later it was shown that its members were financially interested in Mr. Peary's expedition, and still later it was admitted that the Peary proofs contained no proof.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
If they marry a tenant farmer of their own class, with but small capital, they are too often a burden financially.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies