fat purse

Example Sentences

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Said a Teheran lawyer: "An empty pocket now holds as much power as a fat purse."

From Time Magazine Archive

Now that the critics have roasted MacBird into a gilt-edged annuity, she will have to reconcile herself to fame and a fat purse.

From Time Magazine Archive

Also he mentally counted a third fat purse �$3,375.

From Time Magazine Archive

A fat purse might be dandled some day, and the well-exercised limbs repose gracefully in a carriage and pair.

From Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) by Foote, G. W. (George William)

"There's money there," said James, and she wondered how much, but knew exceedingly well he hadn't put no great strain on a fat purse when he bought it.

From The Torch and Other Tales by Phillpotts, Eden