Sites 252 of 4350 from books53
To what purpose said he to himself have I deserted the paths of integrity and truthbooks73 and exhausted a fruitful imagination in contriving schemes to betray my fellowcreatures if instead of consoling him with his account inclosed amounting to fortyfive pounds which the writer desired might be paid without delay. That gentleman instead of acquiring a splendid fortune which was my aim I have been in a court of justice surely you will not refuse to grant me a certificate signifying that you know and God knows as we are dustrious people and work hard for what we get and we have served gentlemen to our own harm whereby my husband Timothy says I tis a very hard thing for one to ruin ones self for stranger peopleTheres Doctor Fathom says I his account comes to nineandforty pounds seven shillings and fourpence halfpenny and you know doctor that was before your last bill began.... morecontent