N. R. Martin, Punch, Volume 147, Issue 3825… (19th and 20th century)
“ You men know I'm by way of being a financial authority. Well, who wants financial advice nowadays? I give you my word of honour I've sold nothing since the war began except half-a-dozen articles on the weakness of Germany's financial position. If it is anything like my financial position the war won't last long. ”
N. R. Martin, Punch, Volume 147, Issue 3825… (19th and 20th century)
“ It is in the other corner of the smoke-room that the Cheering-Up Association meets. There we all come and relate our business troubles and listen to the troubles of our friends. It is wonderful how consoling other people's troubles are. Robinson brightens perceptibly when he discovers that Jenkins is also heading for the Bankruptcy Court. Of course, the talk began with Mitchell's play. It always does. ”
