As always there is someone to hold a tight hand on the purse strings-usually the most affluent of the persons in authority.” "This is how they become affluent. (Jack Vance)

As always there is someone to hold a tight hand on the purse strings-usually the most affluent of the persons in authority.” "This is how they become affluent.

Jack Vance

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