"Welcome," said Mr. Draper, the rich merchant, to his brother, who entered his counting-room one fine spring morning. "I am truly glad to see you--but what has brought you to the city, at this _busy country_ season, when ploughing and planting are its life and sinews?" "A motive," said Howard, smiling, "that I am sure will need no apology with you--_business_! I have acquired a few hundreds, which I wish to invest safely, and I want your advice."…
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