SLOW NEWS DAY

So I thought I'd share another quote from Conspiracy of Paper (or "The Villainy of Stock-Jobbers Detected") that has been much on my mind.

The set up is: Our Hero, Benjamin Weaver, has just successfully concluded a case for his highest-tone client, Sir Owen, who, being somewhat of the early 18th century equivalent of a "social progressive", does Weaver (who is jewish) the favor of introducing him to his aristocratic cronies at his club...

"Weaver, these men are Lord Thornbridge, Sir Robert Leicester, and Mr. Charles Home." All three men greeted me with rigid politeness as Sir Owen continued to talk. "Weaver here is as brave and stout a man as you're likely to meet. Here's a fellow who's a credit to his people, helping folks rather than tricking them with stock and annuities."