But she was the daughter of a millionnaire of a very set temper, who had often said and sworn that his daughter should not have any man who had not proved by more than mushroom or retail success in business that he was able and likely to better her fortune.

So, if any of my young friends should be tempted to waste their substance on white kids and "all-rounds," or to insist on becoming millionnaires at once, by anything I have said, I will give them references to some of the class referred to, well known to the public as literary diluents, who will weaken any truth so that there is not an old woman in the land who cannot take it with perfect impunity.

All begging and pleading were in vain; in vain did the Jew Ephraim, who had become a millionnaire by the farming of the mint, offer the sentinel thousands to open the gates; in vain did the gentlemen, once so proud, entreat; in vain did the beautiful countesses wring their white hands before the poor despised workman who now stood as sentinel at the gates.

And if I were to select a millionnaire for all the best things I know, I should certainly choose you, Mr. Starkweather.

Myself a millionnaire In little wealths, as girls could boast, Till broad as Buenos Ayre, You drifted your dominions A different Peru; And I esteemed all poverty, For life's estate with you.

"I'm going to prove to you by physical demonstration that it's better sport to be a millionnaire than a farmernot that I am a millionnaire: I'm only accepting the reputation you give me.