| 单词 | ready money |
| 例句 | One reason for the bounty of new musicals, according to the producers of several of them, is ready money. Untested Musicals Take Over Broadway 2010-12-01T04:40:00Z Any doubt about the coded nature of his delight in "Bunburying" is dispelled when his butler slyly informs him that cucumbers are not to be found on the market "even for ready money". The Importance of Being Earnest 2010-06-11T20:29:00Z Over time, many former soldiers had to sell their certificates for ready money, often for a small fraction of their face value. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z Yet another obstacle for researchers investigating psychedelics is the lack of ready money from pharmaceutical firms, funders of most modern drug studies. A new treatment may halt cluster headaches. But some say psychedelic drugs are the real answer. 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z The 20th century saw a wave of Asian immigrants who opened restaurants as a means of survival, a ready money source even if you couldn’t speak English. There is no such thing as 'authentic' food. Ignore the purists | Mai Tran 2020-01-01T05:00:00Z Taylor summed up his approach to business and banking with one phrase: “ready money.” When Banks Bailed Out the Government 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z Given enough ready money, thorny issues of territorial sovereignty swiftly dissolve. How Singapore Is Creating More Land for Itself 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z These two forces produced ready money for the U.S. oil companies’ exploration, development and production needs. How The Fed Fostered The Oil Glut And Price Drop - Wall Street Losing Patience 2015-03-21T04:00:00Z The only people making money on these bonds are investment bankers who fooled state politicians into believing that ready money in their state coffers now was more important than any future consequences. How the Big Tobacco Deal Went Bad 2014-10-06T04:00:00Z That means more ready money at hand, and some people will be looking to re-invest it. How the SEC is enabling Wall Street's fungal creep into Main Street 2013-07-10T19:09:18Z The MP said the pay-day loan industry "exploits vulnerable people who need ready money". Club drops pay-day loan firm sponsor 2013-06-05T21:03:35Z She said the industry "exploits vulnerable people who need ready money". Row over Bolton's new sponsor deal 2013-05-29T20:24:25Z "The next thing is savings, so we would say have some ready money available immediately, just in case." Secret to happiness is 'saving £50 a month' 2012-10-19T23:00:12Z When he goes bust, all he asks for are loans of ready money – liquidity, in banking parlance. Timon of Athens: the power of money 2012-07-20T14:58:20Z As a result they invented a number of devices for obtaining ready money. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z But, upon my word, you are turning into a harpy for ready money. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z I had no resources except a little ready money that I had brought with me, and I had resolved to utilise some musical talent which I had cultivated for my amusement. Ghosts and Family Legends A Volume for Christmas 2012-04-21T02:00:22.650Z I was young when I succeeded to the living and a large amount of ready money. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z The few hundreds of which his wife spoke so contemptuously had nevertheless been particularly acceptable to people who habitually lived far beyond their income, and were always in want of ready money. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z The danger came from life-grants in return for an inadequate sum of ready money. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z "It will be ready money, you know—paid on the nail." Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z All those who have an account in bank, may demand to be paid in ready money, but they cannot require the agio. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z Having spoken to her, they found she came from England, and bought of her, for ready money, some provisions they wanted. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z The good old customs of our fathers have fallen into disuse, and it is impossible to create a saint for ready money. The Making of a Saint 2012-03-16T02:00:25.243Z Sometimes the devices by which the nuns strove to gain a little ready money are noted down in Rigaud’s diary. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z She would have ten millions of dollars in ready money for him to spend and a quarter of a million for annual income. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z No doubt the last, who before she was with the messiah had made gain of her charms, was rich in jewels and ready money. Ecce Homo! A Critical Inquiry into the History of Jesus of Nazareth: Being a Rational Analysis of the Gospels 2012-03-06T03:00:27.910Z They had squandered all of their ready money, and dared not return to Stanley Junction. Ralph in the Switch Tower 2012-03-02T03:00:11.847Z I have accepted the situation, however, and with the few dollars in ready money he left me, and my sewing, I have managed to so far give Ralph a fair education. Ralph of the Roundhouse 2012-03-02T03:00:11.217Z Besides cases of incompetence and cases of misappropriation of revenues by an unscrupulous prioress, the mismanagement of the nuns may usually be traced to a desperate desire to obtain ready money. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z In betting at the post for ready money the bet is off to-day if the horse does not start. Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country 2012-02-29T03:00:22.540Z General Knox, whose patent covered all islands within three miles of the shore, offered three thousand dollars to the seven farmers who then occupied it, in land and ready money, to relinquish their possession. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z My friend, the late Primate, who knew men, said, that the Prime Serjeant was the only person he had ever met with who got ready money, in effect, for every vote he gave in parliament. The Commercial Restraints of Ireland 2012-02-13T03:00:20.483Z The losses would cut into their required capital and possibly also leave them short of ready money. Euro Banks Swap Cash for Trash 2012-02-02T08:00:30Z She had to find ready money for that. The Honour of the Clintons 2012-01-24T03:00:25.947Z They were the right men for a battle-field, but they had very little ready money. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z What ready money there was left had been carefully collected and had been put up for convenient use by the fugitives. The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom 1795-1813 2012-01-19T03:00:20.007Z I flung into the world all the ready money that I had. The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam 2012-01-08T03:00:15.553Z You are in need of some ready money, and what I propose is that you shall go to work 'tooth and nail' for somebody who will give you money for it. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2 (of 2) The True Story of a Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:32.877Z He that pays ready money, escapes, or may escape, that charge. The Life of Benjamin Franklin Illustrated by Tales, Sketches, and Anecdotes 2012-01-04T03:00:46.617Z I could command sufficient ready money to be independent of the banks, and I was beginning to learn my trade. In Jeopardy 2012-01-04T03:00:35.013Z “Cabs take ready money, a precious article, to be carefully treasured and only parted with under absolute necessity, but a brougham can always be hired on credit.” Curiosities of Impecuniosity 2011-12-31T03:00:16.190Z It is more likely to be some question of ready money which makes him look so bilious. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z He was anxious to get back to the law once more and earn a little ready money. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2 (of 2) The True Story of a Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:32.877Z "Not £1500 ready money; and it would cost me almost as much yearly—if I had it." Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z I could rest assured that if Thaneford were able to get enough ready money he would fight for his alleged rights. In Jeopardy 2012-01-04T03:00:35.013Z Sometimes, indeed, franked covers were actually sold; and they have even been known to be given in lieu of wages to servants, who speedily converted them into ready money. The Romance of Industry and Invention 2011-12-19T03:00:43.870Z As natural consequences of this crooked policy, urgent needs for ready money and embarrassments of all sorts had ensued, which led to fresh expedients and ever-growing financial distress. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z Perhaps M. le Marquis is about to marry his daughter, and is in want of ready money. Autumn Glory The Toilers of the Field 2011-12-11T03:00:11.417Z From that moment luck favoured me, and at the end of half an hour's play the cavaliere had lost all his ready money, about sixty crowns, and owed me five hundred besides. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z About that; I dare say I could manage with less if it was ready money. A Woman Perfected 2011-12-02T03:00:24.420Z When his father died he had been left a comfortable sum of ready money, untarnished credit, and a flourishing school; of all which nothing was left him now. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z Otherwise nothing All soldiers and Expresses on his Majesty's service paying ready money shall have 1/5 part deducted. Legends of Loudoun An account of the history and homes of a border county of Virginia's Northern Neck 2011-11-26T03:00:16.703Z Oh, all kinds of things—I would pay ready money for everything, in the first place. A Mere Chance, Vol. 1 of 3 A Novel 2011-11-24T03:00:44.097Z There are three faithful friends—an old wife, an old dog, and ready money. The Golden Link of Friendship 2011-11-13T03:00:11.967Z Who does not know the look of the clever man in society, conscious of a large banking account, but uncomfortably conscious also that, like Goldsmith, he has not a sixpence of ready money? Diana Tempest, Volume II (of 3) 2011-11-12T03:00:31.283Z I took the precaution to provide myself, before leaving home, with a certain amount of ready money. Miss Arnott's Marriage 2011-11-11T03:00:33Z I did not think of buying the Bolivar; Lord Byron wishes to sell her, but I imagine would prefer ready money. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume I (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:08.903Z Then all was bustle and animation; joy beamed in every countenance, for all the traffic was for ready money, and every individual lived upon the produce of his labour.” Bygone Cumberland and Westmorland 2011-11-01T02:00:23.027Z Their acceptances were as good as ready money. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. III (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:26.667Z And having a little ready money about him, Colonel Tempest took his penniless girl, much to her surprise, a lapis-lazuli necklace when he went to say good-bye to her. Diana Tempest, Volume II (of 3) 2011-11-12T03:00:31.283Z I smiled at what seemed an absurd suggestion, for I had about a quarter of a dollar of money about me just then and no immediate outlook for ready money. Some Pioneers and Pilgrims on the Prairies of Dakota Or, From the ox team to the aeroplane 2011-10-17T02:00:15.157Z I don't know why it is that one always runs out of ready money in Newfoundland. Atlantic Classics 2011-10-16T02:00:18.497Z This will furnish me with ready money, and I shall then be ready for whatever may present itself of most importance next spring. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z By means of credit and otherwise, he helped me and helped other girls from my section of Virginia who had less ready money than craving for an education. Charles Lewis Cocke Founder of Hollins College 2011-10-08T02:00:24.723Z The International Monetary Fund, the only ready money at the global level, would be more than stretched to go “all in” at 300 billion euros. Economix Blog: Peter Boone and Simon Johnson: The 4-Trillion-Euro Fantasy 2011-10-06T09:00:41Z Butter and eggs, and, a little later, cattle, were the chief products which could bring a little ready money. Some Pioneers and Pilgrims on the Prairies of Dakota Or, From the ox team to the aeroplane 2011-10-17T02:00:15.157Z That diamond was to be bought on very good terms, but Enderby wanted ready money, and until he had got ready money he did not intend to let it go out of his possession. Luck at the Diamond Fields 2011-10-06T02:00:43.067Z Thinking that he should not return again to Stolpen, he sold his house, and converted everything he could into ready money. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z I've got that much ready money and a position that is likely to be even better than the one I had. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z As he was loaded with debts, and his father was suspected of having, besides an estate, a sum of ready money, he killed him in order to enter more quickly into his inheritance. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z But I could pay for you, if necessary, in ready money. The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt 2011-09-23T02:00:23.040Z Mr. Marvin had confided to Mrs. Mason that, in spite of there being so much ready money on hand whenever it was asked for in Mr. Averill’s lifetime, there was nothing left for Natalie’s future. Natalie: A Garden Scout 2011-09-18T02:00:30.203Z And when he had locked it upon her right wrist, he pocketed the key without a remark, then paid ready money and left the shop in a throbbing agony of shame. My Lord Duke 2011-09-09T02:01:11.940Z It would take my last dollar of ready money, but I'd still have my interest in the new paper and this brain and will of mine. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z Patterson has told me," continued he, after a while, "that you wish to give me ready money for my paper. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z For me the word of the commandant is the same as ready money. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z There were some rare and expensive paintings, antiques, and rugs, but they would be the only things that could be turned into ready money. Natalie: A Garden Scout 2011-09-18T02:00:30.203Z He was irretrievably ruined, so far as his court prospects were concerned, for he had no ready money. Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 1/2 A Romance of Real Life 2011-08-25T02:00:34.720Z Even ale and potatoes are imported from England, as well as corn; and our foreign trade is little more than importation of French wine, for which I am told we pay ready money. Ireland in the Days of Dean Swift Irish Tracts, 1720 to 1734 2011-08-23T02:00:30.217Z I agree to this willingly; for I acknowledge that ready money is useful to me at the moment. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z The hetman's face brightened; for in truth he had no ready money, though he had plundered Vilna not long before, and, besides, he was greedy by nature. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z But he contented himself with that, for Patty had just turned over to him all the ready money that she could raise and was feeling really impoverished in consequence. Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z And no debts, remember, Gerry—ready money will be our system. A Life For a Love A Novel 2011-08-18T02:00:24.323Z From this defect of gentlemen’s not knowing how to dispose of their ready money, arises the high purchase of land, which in all other countries is reckoned a sign of wealth. Ireland in the Days of Dean Swift Irish Tracts, 1720 to 1734 2011-08-23T02:00:30.217Z "I would rather you served me with ready money." The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z I have also a little ready money which I would take with me. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z "There are three faithful friends; an old wife, an old dog, and ready money." Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:37.443Z When I reached New York, needing ready money, I wired Mr. Bennett for an advance on my story. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z His fortune, which at the North would have been nothing more than a handsome competence, was a superb patrimony in the ruined Virginia, and with ready money and Sweeney anybody could be comfortable, Throckmorton thought. Throckmorton 2011-07-25T02:00:15.900Z Therefore what property you can sell or mortgage for ready money, sell and mortgage; even enter into relations with confederates in secret. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z The greater part of his ready money and treasures were in Kyedani. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z A third said he thought the words 'for ready money' were useless, as it was not the custom of the place to sell on credit; everyone who purchased expected to pay. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:37.443Z He was to advance the ready money, and to receive in return half of the profits of the trade, Cort assigning to him, by way of collateral security, his patent rights. Triumphs of Invention and Discovery in Art and Science 2011-07-19T02:00:21.280Z "I'll pay for everything," said Freyer humbly, almost beseechingly, holding out his little stock of ready money, for he was overpowered with hunger and thirst. On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z When this calamity befel I had no ready money in possession or within call, and no property of any kind that I could quickly convert into money. Recollections of a Varied Life 2011-07-14T02:00:11.837Z He was frequently in want of ready money, yet, when he had cash, it was as likely to be lavished in injudicious alms-giving, as expended upon his own debts or necessities. The Haunted Homestead A Novel 2011-07-13T02:00:22.920Z He would never have consented to it, for Ernestine had often, to her surprise, noticed how desirous he was of ready money. Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z The draft of ready money upon the people threatened to be very disastrous, for the admission was two shillings per head, children half price—cash down. The Puddleford Papers, Or Humors of the West 2011-07-12T02:00:33.027Z As her mother and godmother both wisely sent her checks for Christmas gifts, she was not embarrassed by any lack of ready money. Molly Brown's Freshman Days 2011-07-12T02:00:31.110Z In return they receive either sugar, molasses, rum, indigo, mahogany, and other goods, or ready money.... The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 2011-07-06T02:00:47.077Z It was gone, and with it all means of purchasing anything, for it had contained his stock of ready money for the voyage, and something beyond; in fact, a considerable sum in bank notes. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z I have no more ready money just at present. Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z Here have I been subscribing to the balls, and actually paying down ready money beforehand for your tickets; and now, ungrateful creature that you are, you tell me you won't go!... The Widow Barnaby Vol. II (of 3) 2011-07-01T02:00:14.900Z If the girl has no ready money and has jewelry, that is taken as security. Commercialized Prostitution in New York City 2011-06-25T02:00:18.937Z She typifies bank stock, real estate, ready money, to the adorer of these. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z Therefore, he who buys upon credit, pays interest for what he buys; and, he who pays ready money, might let that money out to use. The Life of Benjamin Franklin With Many Choice Anecdotes and admirable sayings of this great man never before published by any of his biographers 2011-06-15T02:00:17.903Z It contained certificates of stock and some rolls of ready money. Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z They were very plain, “homey” sort of people, just as Ruth had guessed, and it appeared that they were not blessed with an over-abundance of ready money. Ruth Fielding At Sunrise Farm What Became of the Raby Orphans 2011-06-14T02:00:19.177Z I've ready money enough to last me a year or two. The Squire's Daughter 2011-06-13T02:00:25.710Z She usually finds a facile occupation which gives her the defense and the little ready money she needs. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z Yet, in buying goods, it is best to pay ready money; because, he who sells upon credit, expects to lose five per cent, by bad debts. The Life of Benjamin Franklin With Many Choice Anecdotes and admirable sayings of this great man never before published by any of his biographers 2011-06-15T02:00:17.903Z The advice seems superfluous, and would be so if we had to pay ready money for everything we buy. A Word to Women 2011-06-08T02:00:18.457Z The letter to his wife and the ready money were, however, the only tangible gift, for St. Cross and the pension he never received! Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z It takes about a week for the lawyers to coin the bridegroom’s natural impatience into ready money, and after they are through the Church holds out its hand for what’s left. The Mystery of The Barranca 2011-05-25T02:00:16.720Z Having lived always considerably within his income, he had imagined that he had quite a sufficient amount in ready money to pay all the demands that could be made upon him. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z He who pays ready money, escapes, or may escape that charge. The Life of Benjamin Franklin With Many Choice Anecdotes and admirable sayings of this great man never before published by any of his biographers 2011-06-15T02:00:17.903Z She was very fond of ready money, and it was such a long, long time since she had had any. Love and hatred 2011-05-13T02:00:08.103Z Mr. Rabbitt was enabled to drive a hard bargain by his command of ready money. That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 2 2011-04-26T02:00:28.200Z It is all the ready money I have. Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z “People mostly live on the government in Austin,” she said, “and so they have ready money.” All the Days of My Life: An Autobiography The Red Leaves of a Human Heart 2011-03-31T02:00:16.763Z The very capable speaker, to whom you have listened for more than an hour and with evident approval because his scheme puts ready money in your pockets, won his title by distinguished service at Saratoga. Voices; Birth-Marks; The Man and the Elephant 2011-03-28T02:00:27.040Z They should buy the most instantly necessary articles first with ready money, and add to these as they can afford it to carry out ideas formed by observation. How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage 2011-03-11T03:00:13.410Z There are none except the priests, who would value our property at a trifle, and then not pay ready money.” The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt 2011-03-08T03:00:42.177Z The next day Irvine was seized and thrown into jail; and shortly after, his effects were poinded, and sold by auction for ready money. The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) 2011-03-05T03:00:28.153Z I gave her half of my ready money, which wasn't much; I've never been much of a money-grabber, Hall; it has always seemed such an inconsequential business. Neighbours 2011-03-05T03:00:27.277Z If he left the mill he would have to live on his ready money, and spend in a few months some hundreds of roubles which were indispensable for the new start. More Tales by Polish Authors 2011-03-04T03:01:05.113Z Ah!" she interposes; and he goes on: "It happens that I have no ready money just now; what I have, at least, does not suffice. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z He had ready money besides, which he lent out at sufficiently high interest. Tales by Polish Authors 2011-03-04T03:00:56.713Z They were consequently thrown away, as the neighbours, not having been forewarned, were wholly unprovided with ready money, and unable to purchase at any price. The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) 2011-03-05T03:00:28.153Z Of all his creditors he owed the doctor himself the most; for that obliging man had insisted on lending him large sums of ready money. Sharing Her Crime 2011-03-04T03:00:54.907Z And, in brief, I am not in a position to command any large sums of ready money. A Charming Fellow, Volume II (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:26.237Z In general she gave the same credit as the other shops, and thought it fair to make the same profit, but always gladly gave up half the profit to a ready money customer. Christmas Stories 2011-02-27T03:00:31.413Z We made an application to Mr. Merridrew some few weeks ago," he remarked, "as we needed some ready money for the purpose of briefing the barristers. The Wicked Marquis 2011-02-24T03:01:06.123Z He felt, through Haring and Rutgers, the public withdrawal of sympathy and respect; and through Batavius, the coming bitterness of the want of ready money. A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z The same principles apply to the purchase of an article at less than its value, for the sole reason that ready money has special value for the seller. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z And his wife gave herself such airs as there was no bearing with 'em; she not paying ready money, but almost expecting tradespeople to be satisfied with the honour of serving her. A Charming Fellow, Volume II (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:26.237Z When she first set up her shop, she dealt a good deal for ready money, of course selling to ready-money customers at a much lower rate. Christmas Stories 2011-02-27T03:00:31.413Z "In the meantime, how do we stand for ready money?" The Wicked Marquis 2011-02-24T03:01:06.123Z They who say different are fools; we give help and comfort to the royalists, and we distress the rebels, for we take from them all their ready money. A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z His first move was to procure some ready money, which he did by the sale of some property near Cracow. Mysteries of the Rosie Cross Or, the History of that Curious Sect of the Middle Ages, Known as the Rosicrucians; with Examples of their Pretensions and Claims as Set Forth in the Writings of Their Leaders and Disciples 2011-02-23T03:00:32.190Z But many Whitford shopkeepers grumbled as Mr. Errington got goods on credit from them, and yet sent orders to London with ready money for expensive articles, and it didn't seem fair. A Charming Fellow, Volume II (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:26.237Z She suffered many of the poor to run deeply in her debt, and if she hinted any thing about payment, they pretended to be affronted, and took all their ready money to the other shops. Christmas Stories 2011-02-27T03:00:31.413Z She had a disagreeable persuasion that if she wanted many more things anywhere she would have to pay ready money for them. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z The sale of the Mill Street property had left them a margin of ready money, but provisions had risen to fabulous prices and were not always procurable at any price. A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z At Sheffield we had nearly exhausted our funds in purchasing cutlery, etc., so that when we came to the railway-station we had not enough ready money between us to pay our fare onward to Edinburgh. The Thistle and the Cedar of Lebanon 2011-02-20T03:00:13.767Z “Why—it’s what they call ready money, spot cash, the real thing with the water squeezed out, selling at par on sight,” explained the Idiot. The Genial Idiot His Views and Reviews 2011-02-18T03:00:20.773Z Sir Brook Fossbrooke had certainly, in worldly parlance, not taken very good care of himself,—far from it; he had squandered and made away with two large estates and an immense sum in ready money. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z "What is it, Jonas?" asked the Captain, approaching, "are you taking stock of your ready money?" Riven Bonds. Vol. I. A Novel, in Two Volumes 2011-02-16T03:00:38.687Z Lord Dankmere openly admits that had he supposed any valuable 'junk' lay concealed in the attics of his mansion, he would, without hesitation, have converted it into ready money long before this. The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z But one-fourth less will be taken for ready money. Toronto of Old 2011-02-10T03:00:45.907Z I am in favour of credit banks and a short credit system to enable the holder and the farmer to pay ready money for their goods. From Crow-Scaring to Westminster; an Autobiography 2011-02-06T03:01:01.497Z For a while these were met promptly by ready money; later on came bills, at first duly met, and at last dishonored. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z The master of another manufactory, situated near the gates of Bergamo, being dead, the inheritor of it, a young libertine, was willing to sell it half price, for ready money. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z There’s pine there that a friend of mine says is ready money for the chap that corrals it. Lost Farm Camp 2011-01-23T03:00:16.437Z I’m tied up so that I’ve got no ready money with which to buy you out. The Delafield Affair 2011-01-19T03:00:21.497Z Egon paid the ready money agreed upon, and the tailor requested him to sign a paper agreeing to pay the rest in quarterly instalments as arranged. Quicksands 2011-01-15T03:00:33.213Z You'd better cash that at once, in case you want any ready money. Consequences 2011-01-14T03:00:53.047Z “This,” he said, “was to purchase trouble with ready money, to kick at snarling dogs, and an intermeddling in profane things that lowered the dignity of the sacred ministry.” The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z Doubtless he would often have been at a loss for ready money, even if he had possessed the wealth of all the Indies. The Life of Bret Harte With Some Account of the California Pioneers 2011-01-14T03:00:47.427Z Formerly this commerce was altogether carried on by barter, but lately every article is bought and sold for ready money only. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z To know how to order your clothes and with frugality to mend them and to buy but what is necessary with ready money. Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind 2011-01-12T03:00:29.853Z Large sums were sent from London to bribe the Press, and corrupt the wavering with ready money. Irish Nationality 2011-01-11T03:00:30.560Z And I can make a fair guess how you and Mr. Shindle stand for ready money. The Rider of Golden Bar 2011-01-04T03:01:06.347Z Richard then divided his store of ready money among his followers, and impressed upon them that they were not, under any circumstances, to plunder and rob, but were to pay for all provisions consumed. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z If she were to give Violet even a portion of this debt, she would leave herself without a penny of ready money once more. Capricious Caroline He made his purchases chiefly from the small manufacturers, to whom ready money was an object of importance, and consequently bought his goods to much advantage to himself. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 By their industry and skill in the despised business of handicrafts and commerce the outlaws were fast winning most of the ready money of the country into their hands. Irish Nationality 2011-01-11T03:00:30.560Z Tradesmen allow discount for ready money, this being usually at so much in the shilling or �. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" Now, I already knew the custom of Egypt, and I began to make a hasty estimate of my ready money, wondering if I had sufficient for a baksheesh of this rank. The Ship Dwellers A Story of a Happy Cruise I'll tell you what, I will give you some ready money, and then you had better go and buy just what is actually required. Capricious Caroline I can raise forty thousand foot and eight thousand horse; and as for money, I reckon, including the treasure which my father left me, there are about three thousand talents ready money. Stories of the Olden Time (Historical Series—Book IV Part I) Evidently Fleming, unable to draw a check while in hiding, had needed ready money. The Window at the White Cat He has paid ready money for this bit of land to begin with, or Goodall would never have let him have it. Rachel Ray All their ready money was expended in the building of large and spacious barns to house their cattle. Remodeled Farmhouses Despite the large sum of securities in their possession, the men had run short of ready money, and, while awaiting a compromise, were starting out to commit another robbery. True Detective Stories From the archives of the Pinkertons Finally, at Augsburg, in default of ready money, he received the written promise of repayment in four instalments at the dates of the Frankfurt fairs. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster "Twenty-five thousand francs in ready money, and the rest in small debts to collect." The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 4 of 6 The only article supplied by Griggs to Rowan's order had been the champagne consumed at Tappitt's supper, and for this Rowan had paid ready money within a week of the transaction. Rachel Ray "Can this be true?" exclaimed M. de Saint-R�my, with equal surprise and indignation; "then I have been most infamously deceived, sir, for I took the bill as ready money." The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 Gradually, however, the expenses of warfare, liberal donations to the clergy, and the maintenance of numerous and expensive households, compelled them to pledge these dues for sums of ready money. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" Smeker would have never got out of the difficulty by himself, in consequence of his want of ready money. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster For a very considerable payment that he had to make had exhausted his last penny of ready money. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. II He then turned his father's savings, fifty thousand dollars' worth of London consols, into ready money. A Republic Without a President and Other Stories By their father's untimely death these children are thrown on the world with no ready money whatever. The Land of Strong Men We must annex some ready money to carry us over the next month, at any rate. Hard Pressed I have seen a necklace at Ricolay's, and if I could pay ready money for it I could have 20 per cent. off it. Ayala's Angel A mutual insurance company of this nature is probably entered into on account of the serious difficulty which most Chinese families experience in getting together ready money. Village Life in China A Study in Sociology The moment for me was propitious; they were in want of ready money, and the treaty was completed the same day. Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) I fancy that his ready money has been greatly overrated. Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) He left with a few hundred pounds ready money, and some personal jewelry, and went to an hotel. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. V, October, 1850, Volume I. I went with ready money in my hand, when I tempted the man with a cheque to let me have it for two hundred and fifty pounds. Ayala's Angel Nor he did not buy them with ready money, but took them upon mortgage of himself to an old lady. A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 I was secretly glad that the poor fellow who had so recently cast his lot in this lonely and immense valley had a chance to earn some ready money. Across the Continent by the Lincoln Highway Having cast up the account and made exact calculation of all they had purchased, they found in ready money two hundred and three-score thousand pieces of eight. The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day I hardly think my wealth unlimited," says Branscombe; "there is a good deal of property not entailed, and the ready money is at my uncle's own disposal. Faith and Unfaith I bought this the other day and gave ready money for it,—two hundred and fifty pounds,—on purpose to give it to Ayala. Ayala's Angel D'ye hear, Jack? if he offers ready money, I counsel, as a friend, take it; for, by this light, if you refuse it, your wife will not. A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 It was rumored in the village that Hansei had bought the farm on the other side of the lake, and that he had paid for it in ready money. On the Heights A Novel They found in ready money two hundred and fifty thousand pieces of eight, besides all other merchandises, as cloth, linen, silks, and other goods. The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day It made inroads on Cartmell's money-bags till—what with it, and Margaret's great endowment, to say nothing of Dormer's fields—rich Miss Driver was for two or three months positively hard up for ready money! The Great Miss Driver To tell the truth he had already made the purchase subject to some question of ready money. Ayala's Angel It is unnecessary to add that the Chinese were obliged to pay, and in ready money, for the hire of the oulah. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 In a community in which no one had much ready money, this evidence of leadership or skill counted for a great deal. Frying Pan Farm One offered him a large share in the future profits; the other a large sum of ready money. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 "And with how much ready money to his name besides you'll get some idea about when the will is proved," Mr. Cartmell ended impressively. The Great Miss Driver "But it is more prudent," said the Grocer, "to dispose of your house first; with ready money in hand, you will easily get a suitable inn." Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. III. That I go to an inn, and eat and drink and pay ready money. Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. II. I have just taken a wife, and am in want of ready money to buy some of the customary tomfooleries of the occasion. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience A third said he thought the words for ready money were useless, as it was not the custom of the place to sell on credit: every one who purchased expected to pay. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 15 He had trusted that the mere knowledge of his distress would be a sufficient protection against outside annoyances; he soon learned that men accept no excuses in lieu of their ready money. Edelweiss A Story Instead of using ready money with which to build these lines, bonds were issued by the railroad companies, which expected to pay the debts out of the future earnings of the roads. The Greater Republic A History of the United States The first proposed to strike out ‘for ready money,’ since it was obvious, he said, that if a hatter sold hats at all he would be glad to sell them for ready money. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 Nothing short of a large sum of ready money, enough to clear off every mortgage and incumbrance at once, could enable this young fellow to save them. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience I owe the dogs a turn, for the heavy usury they exacted of me when I needed much ready money to make my courtyard and fountains. My Kalulu, Prince, King and Slave A Story of Central Africa The clockmakers, instead of receiving ready money, had had the privilege of taking various stores from his shop on the landlord's security. Edelweiss A Story In addition, owing to Mrs Somerton’s foolishness, his allowance of ready money enabled him to do as he wished as regards his clothes. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War When you agreed to separate, no doubt you divided the ready money.” The Intriguers The family embarked at Marseilles, with just sufficient ready money to pay their passage to New York, and support them for a few months after their arrival. Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. A sacrifice of a large amount of ready money had so improved and embellished the mansion, that the oldest inhabitant who remembered Osman, Amer’s father, hardly recognised it as the house of Osman. My Kalulu, Prince, King and Slave A Story of Central Africa Lenz replied that he did not want the wood, but ready money, for which, however, he could very well afford to wait. Edelweiss A Story To strengthen the new company with a big surplus of ready money, a one-sixth interest was sold for twenty millions to Morgan and several other New York financiers of the “old reliable” sort. The Romance of the Reaper He took the young man round to a neighbouring costumier’s, and secured a dress-suit on the hire-purchase system, at a very small outlay of ready money which he advanced. The Intriguers Any one who possesses ready money can always say, even if he loses, that he wins; the common people call this eating your own entrails. Black Diamonds For the very first time in his life, Bramleigh felt what it was to want for ready money. The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly For confidence, or credit, stands in politics in lieu of ready money. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) Quite a sum of ready money came to Joe, and he built on a parlor room, a new wide porch, papered and painted, and Jenny felt not a little elated at her good luck. Helen Grant's Schooldays For any one with ready money extraordinary bargains are to be met with in Japanese shops during the last week of the year. Japanese Girls and Women Revised and Enlarged Edition It is for such work the President requires ready money and free money. Seeds of Pine The immense sums of ready money that went abroad to India impoverished our trade, and indeed bid fair to starve it, and, in a word, to beggar the nation. An Humble Proposal to the People of England, for the Increase of their Trade, and Encouragement of Their Manufactures Whether the Present Uncertainty of Affairs Issues in Peace or War Good luck doesn’t mean ready money in this case, Jessie, and that is what we need. Two Wyoming Girls and Their Homestead Claim A Story for Girls "I'm short of ready money now, and if we can get your friend Hamilton into a game of billiards I think I can beat him." Dick Hamilton's Fortune The Stirring Doings of a Millionaire's Son "I must have ready money for this, or decline the transaction," he said. An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections "I shall want some ready money soon, Hankes," said Dunn, as he paced the room with his hands behind his back, and his head bent forward. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day Nevertheless, to begin again, on a grand scale, a little ready money would have been useful. Toilers of the Sea As for selling the holding to get ready money, like the men of a modern rural population, no one at that time could have imagined such a transaction. The Stages in the Social History of Capitalism Thus the dzhin would take nothing gratis, but paid for everything in ready money. The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries Why, he has purchased with ready money, in this country, six millions of landed property, free from all emcumbrances. The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man and The Cold Heart My father tried to get that capital in this district, but there is very little ready money to be obtained out here. Lord Stranleigh Abroad But there was no word of any sum of ready money; and Jan was too proud in his poverty to ask for his right. Jan Vedder's Wife It was difficult, however, to earn ready money in Boonville, Indiana, where he was born in 1860, and so he was forced to migrate to Iowa. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 6 August 1906 He therefore took care not to slight so welcome a present, pocketed what little ready money he possessed, and, favored by the darkness of the night, strolled out of Alexandria's gate. Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace That Palm Wells business called for ready money. The Vision of Elijah Berl If it was all small money, it was all ready money. Christine A Fife Fisher Girl A little ready money would have made him satisfied and happy; her life and happiness had been sacrificed to her father’s avarice. Jan Vedder's Wife This youngster knew more than he had supposed he did, but he might not be proof against the temptation of ready money. The Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp To those especially who were relying upon getting ready money from the beach this news was not reassuring. The Land of Nome A narrative sketch of the rush to our Bering Sea gold-fields, the country, its mines and its people, and the history of a great conspiracy (1900-1901) After that, however, he would certainly do very well, especially if his father helped him with a little ready money to go on with. Pretty Michal And how," replied Lady Belfield, "could the debt which was not to have been paid for a twelvemonth have relieved the pressing wants of a creature who must pay ready money for her materials? Coelebs In Search of a Wife It was nearly a year after the theft, and nothing had come so near to restoring him to public favor as his apparent lack of ready money. Strangers and Wayfarers "But there's no ready money in your work, while there is a sight of it up to the Grays." Marcy The Refugee I have no objection to run the risk, and if you like to transact with me, I will pay you ready money for every share you have at the present market price.” Tales from Blackwood, Volume 1 He had some ready money—a few thousand dollars. The "Genius" How do you know but that I may want ready money just at this particular moment, so that this piece of paper may be of no use to me?' The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. “Who are you, then,” cried Roger, “that your word is as good as ready money?” Devil Stories An Anthology He said they should be raised in car lots for shipping to Northern cities; that they were quick growers and brought ready money, and at their season had little competition in the market. The Apple Our avaricious hero instantly wished for an enormous amount of ready money, which she kindly promised, but which he has not yet seen the color of. The Witches of New York He had little ready money—perhaps five or six thousand all told. The "Genius" There were no industries to which a man might turn and earn ready money, no markets in which he could sell a surplus from the farm. Our Southern Highlanders Their pottery and baskets bring them ready money. Through Our Unknown Southwest "I think the latter way will be best, for I foresee that you will get very little profit from your houses, and I want to save as much of your ready money as possible." Eyes Like the Sea There was paid down for it �600 in gold, a huge sum of ready money for Apia, above all in gold, and all men wondered where it came from. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) He went to the little safe in the wall of his bedroom, and took from it all the ready money he found there. The Girl in the Mirror The Chevalier had spent the whole day in running about to get his securities converted into ready money, and did not reach home until late in the evening. Weird Tales, Vol. II. His son, the novelist and voluptuary, had a long minority, and succeeded at last to a million ready money and £100,000 a year, only to end life a solitary, despised, exiled man. Old and New London Volume I The little ready money he had would all go to the payment of the work-people; if the undertaking failed he would be a beggar. Timar's Two Worlds "But the labels I paint bring in ready money." The Deaves Affair He had not dared to ask the tailor how much ready money he would take down to abandon the lady, and thus to relieve them all from that difficulty. Lady Anna Old Holzschuer, incensed at Master Martin's pride, replied that his gold pieces weighed just as much as the Bishop of Bamberg's, and that he hoped he could get good work elsewhere for ready money. Weird Tales, Vol. II. The ministers preferred ready money by annuities for ninety-nine years, and by a lottery. Old and New London Volume I With all their hopeful prospects and though they had quite a large sum of ready money in hand they took simple quarters in a house on the Rue St. Nicholas d’Antin. Camilla: A Tale of a Violin Being the Artist Life of Camilla Urso When Albuquerque was able to dictate terms to the new ruler of Calicut, he bargained that the products of India should be exchanged for merchandise brought from Portugal, and not sold for ready money. Rulers of India: Albuquerque But ready money was paid, and the parcels came home. Lady Anna Henry himself, however, was probably straitened for ready money, and no instalment of the new pension was paid during the few months of his reign that the poet lived. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" As business was rather slow, and ready money scarce, he struck several decided bargains, especially in cutlery and musical instruments. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone The fact is, he never paid in ready money; for that was unknown to his pockets, and very rare in the district. Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement They buy to unusual advantage by reason of ready money and the great outlet for all classes of merchandise. How Department Stores Are Carried On Gripe, the collector, called one morning for the poor's rates due from Mrs. Squallop, and drained her of almost every penny of ready money which she had by her. Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. Her parents' property, consisting of a carriage, horses, jewelry, and no small sum of ready money, was also taken possession of by Botwinko in quality of guardian to the little orphan. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. The recovery of Brundusium, which followed this victory, seasonably placed at William's disposal a number of rich Greek captives,—whom he sent to Palermo,—much ready money and precious property, besides ships and stores. Pope Adrian IV An Historical Sketch "The ready money, the loosened kale, the posies in the garden waiting to be plucked," elucidated Mr. Max. Seven Keys to Baldpate Once the rents from that structure should begin to come in, it was agreed we should take out ready money enough to return East. Gold The business had been expanding, and father had put into it not only all his own ready money, but a lot that he had borrowed from his friends. The Rushton Boys at Treasure Cove Or, The Missing Chest of Gold And, besides,” she added, with a comical change of tone, “I should prefer the ready money.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) I will lend you a trifle of ready money, give you the address of an excellent lawyer in London, and find a way to set you on shore unsuspected.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 5 (of 25) The son, in spite of his invalidism, married shortly after his return from the ranks and this made the need of ready money in the Church Street house all the more urgent. Clark's Field It was no longer possible to furnish the ready money without which the German and other mercenaries, of late constituting a large portion of the royal troops, could not be induced to enter the kingdom. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 I know all that, Mother, but college takes ready money, and money is mighty scarce these days. 36He’s pretty well prepared for college. Chicken Little Jane on the Big John This loan had drained the bankers and individuals of ready money, and the consequence was a stagnation in commerce, and therefore in circulation, which rendered the bank restriction necessary. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. III It is true they were improvident, and easily dazzled with the sight of ready money; but they were gentle-folk besides, and that in a way which curiously unfitted them to combat Yankee craft. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 2 (of 25) In the end he was convinced, or his desire for some ready money overcame his scruples. Clark's Field "For ready money, naturally, until I can get something good." The Monk of Hambleton In this long lawsuit everybody is represented as gaining something except John Bull, whose ready money, book debts, bonds, and mortgages go into the lawyer's pockets. The Age of Pope (1700-1744) A third said he thought the words, for ready money, were useless; as it was not the custom of the place to sell on credit. Benjamin Franklin A Picture of the Struggles of Our Infant Nation One Hundred Years Ago American Pioneers and Patriots Series The Company had to buy vessels; and it seems there was a scarcity of ready money, for one minute records that 'the tradesmen are very importunate for their bills.' The "Adventurers of England" on Hudson Bay A Chronicle of the Fur Trade in the North (Volume 18 of the Chronicles of Canada) She would have liked mighty well having a bit of ready money for herself. Clark's Field So that in the whole there was two thousand and fifty-six pounds a year ready money constantly coming in. The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2) or a History of the Life of Mademoiselle de Beleau Known by the Name of the Lady Roxana I imagine that he is going quietly into some big enterprise, and has so far invested his capital in it that he was sorely embarrassed for ready money when suddenly called upon to raise it. A Captain in the Ranks A Romance of Affairs He is said to be living a fast life in Paris, and while he was left a great fortune he would probably be glad to get the ready money. Officer 666 From the sudden annihilation of a great mass of credit, every one dislikes to part with ready money, and many are anxious to procure it at any sacrifice. Principles Of Political Economy Abridged with Critical, Bibliographical, and Explanatory Notes, and a Sketch of the History of Political Economy Here was ready money from it as evidence. Clark's Field Who do you suppose would let us a flat here, after all that has happened, unless we paid in advance, and how could we do that without any ready money? Jan and Her Job Francis Lingen, at the other table, kept a cold eye upon the easy man who was to provide him with ready money, as he hoped. Love and Lucy Perhaps she thought so too; for Oakhurst was closely entailed, and ready money was sometimes scarce in that sumptuous dwelling. The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals All these purchases have exactly the same effect on price as if they were made with ready money. Principles Of Political Economy Abridged with Critical, Bibliographical, and Explanatory Notes, and a Sketch of the History of Political Economy A man with ready money at his own disposal can always get five per cent, at least. Is He Popenjoy? When he rapped on the door I got up on a chair and took a flash at him over the transom and seein' he looked like ready money, I let him come in. Kid Scanlan The Scotch trader came also, and the slipshod Norse way of barter and bargaining had no chance with the Scotch steady prices and ready money. An Orkney Maid I had no means, but I took twenty-four little piano preludes that I had made while Frédéric was away and sold them for ready money. Melomaniacs He has a hundred now, and more ready money than any planter in the district.' Continental Monthly, Vol. III, No IV, April 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy Gambling prevails wherever there is ready money and not infrequently leads to serious assaults. The Negro Farmer "I haven't any ready money just now," returned Sally, a dull red flush creeping over the whiteness of her face. Jolly Sally Pendleton Or, the Wife Who Was Not a Wife Many people with ready money, who felt that securities had fallen to bargain prices, appeared as purchasers and relieved the necessities of those who had been embarrassed by the war crisis. The New York Stock Exchange in the Crisis of 1914 There were no impediments on my side; my parents were dead and I had a little ready money. Melomaniacs An American arrives—sprung a leak, a mast, and what not—makes a protest—gets admittance—sells his cargo for ready money—goes to Martinico—buys molasses—and so round and round. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 350, December 1844 I think we ought to go to town with one of the cows and sell it, so that we may have some ready money by us. Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales In many cases, the poverty of the soldiers had induced them to sell these certificates, for trifling sums in ready money, to certain speculators, who were thus making a traffic out of the public distress. Patrick Henry Perhaps the beginning was when he bought a house for which he had not the ready money to pay, and borrowed a large sum for the purpose. Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 8 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History He merely stipulated for an annual pension, and a certain sum in ready money, the whole amounting to about one-half of the value of his property. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2, May, 1851 But he wanted ready money to pay his hotel bill and to get to Germany. The White Lie They had cooked a goodly supply of provisions for their journey, for they had not much ready money to pay for fare by the way. The Boy Settlers A Story of Early Times in Kansas Just as Jack and I had finished our calculations by discovering that we hadn't enough ready money to settle up with the customs for ourselves and Pat, the Stormy Petrel "hovered in the offing." The Lightning Conductor Discovers America Wool is ready money here, being an article that can always be negotiated at once with the Auckland dealers. Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) or Settler and Maori in Northern New Zealand Of course, all these concessions which are obtained are paid for in ready money. Roman Catholicism in Spain It was very rarely ready money found its way to Ballycloran. The Macdermots of Ballycloran That is a safe mode of conveying large sums, but it has its disadvantages in affairs where secrecy is desired and ready money indispensable. Captain Dieppe It was easy to draw a check, have it cashed, and Carline once more had ready money. The River Prophet The need of large sums of ready money such as the Jews, and the Jews only, could furnish was specially felt at this time. Memorials of Old London Volume I I was glad to see black curly in the stage next day, not alone for his company, but to give him a right notion of what ready money I had about me. Red Men and White "A man in my position," said Keith slowly, "swings many big deals and sometimes he is pushed for ready money." Rimrock Trail In this way the peanut-planter derives a very important benefit from this crop, apart from its value as a source of ready money. The Peanut Plant Its Cultivation And Uses I heard him observe, yesterday, that if he could only get his hands on enough ready money he’d like to swing into land business in a live center like Calgary. The Prairie Child Money-lending on interest among Christians was expressly forbidden by the canon law, and it was therefore from the frugal and careful Jews alone that large sums of ready money could be obtained when required. Memorials of Old London Volume I In another case, a young man of more resolute character was called upon for 1000 francs, and having no ready money, was allowed three months to raise it, on giving his bill for security. Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. What they require they pay for in ready money. Gems (?) of German Thought Item, he gave him in ready money sixteen thousand guilders. Mediaeval Tales At a certain time he found himself out of ready money. Music and Some Highly Musical People Then you must know his Majesty is in straits for ready money. The Lady of Loyalty House A Novel If the player decides to trade, he may either do so for “ready money” or by “barter.” Round Games with Cards A Practical Treatise on All the Most Popular Games, with Their Different Variations, and Hints for Their Practice By the time they had traveled four days, the bad roads had reduced the carriages to splinters, the horses gave out, and buying others took all the ready money. Lafayette It is necessary, therefore, to take ready money and rely upon periodical remittances sent by registered letter from the bank. From Jungle to Java The Trivial Impressions of a Short Excursion to Netherlands India N. B. The Executrix will continue to keep Tavern for ready money only. A Portrait of Old George Town In many of his hardest emergencies for ready money he had gone to Mrs. Morton. Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite At present, there is an enormous production of hogs in Servia, which, in many places, constitutes the only source of ready money to the agricultural population. Principles Of Political Economy Was it gone irrevocably? or had only the ready money accruing from it been swallowed up in speculation or pleasure? The End of a Coil A small fraction of these outlays was defrayed with ready money, but the great part took the form of public loan-bonds. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era Hungary and even the Reich have at length become his, but have brought small triumph in any kind; and instead of ready money, debt on debt. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 He was a young gentleman with good prospects, and with some command of ready money; but he liked to live, and would sometimes want Mr. Hart's assistance. Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite Of these amounts, there should be always, at least, one-half in ready money on hand, if commerce would not be brought to a stand-still. Principles Of Political Economy Frederick pleaded illness; but, feeling that this excuse was too absurd: "Besides, I need my ready money." Sentimental Education, Volume II The History of a Young Man "I was brought up to it once," he said, "and it don't require much ready money." The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson By One of the Firm As he mentally revolved the proposal Gordon could find no palpable objection: the options, the timber, was obviously standing fallow, with no means of transportation to a market, in exchange for ready money. Mountain Blood A Novel This latter line of conduct would be practicable, and had this beautiful attraction,—that it would save for his own present use that charming balance of ready money which he still possessed. Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite There was no want of horses, as we afterwards found, belonging to the inns on the roads, but this seemed to indicate strongly want of ready money among the innkeepers. Travels in France during the years 1814-15 Comprising a residence at Paris, during the stay of the allied armies, and at Aix, at the period of the landing of Bonaparte, in two volumes. He says that he has no ready money, that his affairs are more desperate than we imagine. The Slave of Silence He went to Legg and Loosefit and did purchase a stock, absolutely laying out a hundred pounds of ready money for hosiery, and getting as much more on credit. The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson By One of the Firm I have little ready money, but I have many diamonds and pearls; therefore want for nothing, I beg. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental He would not dislike to travel for six months, on condition that he should be well provided with ready money. Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite Oh, no, he is the best of lodgers; he pays without a word, and ready money. The Regent's Daughter To let slip such an opportunity for want of ready money would be unpardonable, and yet that was taking out of a fund before deficient. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. I There's no branch of the business equal to the ready money branch. The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson By One of the Firm But the ready money which the settlers, or some of them, had brought out with them had been spent, and the outlook was anything 93 but cheerful. The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon He was living in a bachelor's set of rooms, at this time, in St. James's Street, for which, it must be presumed, that ready money was required. Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite He then put all the ready money he had into a valise, and, accompanied only by an old servant named Owen, in whom he had great confidence, he set out from Nantes. The Regent's Daughter For presently Fred Allerton seemed no longer to have an inexhaustible supply of ready money, and Lucy had to resort to a very careful economy. The Explorer But the young man was deaf to the charmer, even though she charmed with ready money. The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson By One of the Firm A purchase only founded an action in the event of its being a transaction for ready money, and this was attested by witnesses. Ancient States and Empires "Only pay my debts and set me up with ready money, and I'll go along as slick as grease!" Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite Men of capital lately arrived from England with ready money, had commenced purchasing land and stock; and their operations had given an impetus to affairs in general, that could not fail to be beneficial. Trade and Travel in the Far East or Recollections of twenty-one years passed in Java, Singapore, Australia and China. But it is even more expensive to be a man whom everyone likes than to keep a stud, and Fred Allerton found himself in due course much in need of ready money. The Explorer His wish was that this should be paid for in ready money; and indeed it was necessary that this should be done to a certain extent. The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson By One of the Firm He had very little ready money, he bought and sold few products. Chapters in Rural Progress Hester's schooling will cost me almost every cent of my ready money. Hester's Counterpart A Story of Boarding School Life He was going to be married, and getting into business, and wanted beyond anything else a little ready money. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 109, November, 1866 Alas! he took to gambling, and frittered away all of his ready money, so that he had to sell his books in order to play. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure In about a month the house was completed, and much to the regret of both the junior partners, a considerable sum of ready money was paid to the tradesmen who performed the work. The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson By One of the Firm She had been silenced, not coaxed and flattered as she often was by unfortunate lodgers whose ready money ran short. Lippincott's Magazine, December 1878 He cursed himself in the morning because a bad night at poker the last time he was at Honolulu had left him so short of ready money. The Trembling of a Leaf Little Stories of the South Sea Islands "Very well; as you please," she said; and Tom proceeded to hand over to her all his ready money, except a shilling or two. Tom Brown at Oxford The ready money from the sale of Buonaparte had given her the means for that and for some other things. A Red Wallflower But of all modes of extinguishing credit, of crushing, as it were, the young baby in its cradle, there is none equal to that of spending a little ready money, and then halting. The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson By One of the Firm How could I, with this need for ready money hanging over me? Ringfield A Novel But on looking round we saw nothing that we could well spare, and little that the Chinese would purchase for ready money. A Retrospect Having spoken with her, they found she came from England, and bought of her, for ready money, some provisions they wanted. The Pirates of Panama or, The Buccaneers of America; a True Account of the Famous Adventures and Daring Deeds of Sir Henry Morgan and Other Notorious Freebooters of the Spanish Main She didn't seem to have no men folks, an' she settled her bills with checks, like she didn't have any ready money. Friendship Village He could raise a large sum of ready money, and they would want for nothing. A Black Adonis "You carry quite a sum of ready money, Captain," said Lane. Jim Spurling, Fisherman or Making Good "He brought home a little ready money with him," said the parson; "and I suppose he thinks he may have his fling as long as that lasts." The Vicar of Bullhampton The pirates accepted this, it being then more useful to them than ready money, and agreed they should pay four thousand hanegs, or bushels of maize. The Pirates of Panama or, The Buccaneers of America; a True Account of the Famous Adventures and Daring Deeds of Sir Henry Morgan and Other Notorious Freebooters of the Spanish Main It must deposit checks and all forms of paper promises or orders for collection, and for the payment of expenses and claims must have a large sum of ready money. Frenzied Finance Vol. 1: The Crime of Amalgamated On a certain day in March of this year, Salter Quick, with a handsome amount of ready money in his pocket, leaves Devonport, saying that he is going away for a few days. Ravensdene Court “You would find a little ready money mighty handy; I don’t s’pose you have any too much,” the stranger replied with assumed carelessness. Far Past the Frontier For example, one young man—an immaculate young man—well turned out and apparently plentifully endowed with ready money, was discovered to be a Boer spy, and was promptly arrested. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 But you will excuse me, monsieur, if I claim to play for ready money. The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol Though not a very large place, it was expensive to keep up, and Marmaduke was somewhat short of ready money, and not as yet ambitious of the quiet life of a country squire. Robin Redbreast A Story for Girls I had no ready money, and promised to see to it before she departed. A Coin of Edward VII A Detective Story Lady Sheerness was a widow; her jointure considerable; and her lord at his decease left her some thousand pounds in ready money. A Description of Millenium Hall And the Country Adjacent Together with the Characters of the Inhabitants and Such Historical Anecdotes and Reflections As May Excite in the Reader Proper Sentiments of Humanity, and Lead the Mind to the Love of Virtue My income is large; but I want a little ready money at present to conclude the purchase of my house, and to furnish it. The Bertrams But I suppose you’re too busy pocketing the ready money, to think of the debtors, eh? ha, ha, ha!’ Bardell v. Pickwick Even in dishabille Reedy had an air of ready money. The Desert Fiddler She has no ready money, and would never have the cheek to go into a draper's and order the suit; but when she sees it lying there across her knee, she just cannot resist it. The House with the Green Shutters By these ingenious methods in one year was circulated through the kingdom the ready money which his uncle had been half his life starving himself and family to accumulate. A Description of Millenium Hall And the Country Adjacent Together with the Characters of the Inhabitants and Such Historical Anecdotes and Reflections As May Excite in the Reader Proper Sentiments of Humanity, and Lead the Mind to the Love of Virtue He had taken and now had to furnish an expensive house in Eaton Square, and a few thousand pounds in ready money were almost indispensable to him. The Bertrams One, a man well known in Paris here, who goes about the world with a crimson silk stocking in his breast pocket, containing a tooth-brush and an immense quantity of ready money. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete His private papers and belongings showed no records of stocks or bonds, no bank books, and save for a small 200 amount of ready money he had by him, he seemed to be penniless. Patty's Friends Moreover, how were two Japanese, whose appearance did not indicate the possession of much ready money—how were they likely to have a car, or even to rent one? The Girl and The Bill An American Story of Mystery, Romance and Adventure Yes, you might borrow it but there is not so much ready money around Seguro. The Ghost Breaker A Novel Based Upon the Play He eyed the girl critically as he remarked: “You look as though ready money were a stranger to you.” Little Lost Sister I might certainly have obtained the mere necessaries of life at this hotel, where my credit was excellent, and have vegetated for a month or two, as a man must vegetate, without ready money. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 62, No. 384, October 1847 I saved it for him, by my ready money,—just that I might see my Polly put into a station as she'd make more genteel than she found it. Ralph the Heir All this represents the price paid for the weariness of spirit I have felt; it is the ready money for hardships endured and services given. Fairy Tales of the Slav Peasants and Herdsmen The question of ready money or credit did not trouble him. A Chosen Few Short Stories He found that in ready money he possessed just one dollar and sixty-two cents; the rest he banked at interest with his father. The Adventures of Bobby Orde Herr Carovius said he did not have that much ready money, and that he would have to approach a lender. The Goose Man The chances are you never have any ready money, and become as stingy as an old file. Ralph the Heir My last act was to dispose of my remaining estate near Albaro for half its worth, for ready money. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 My boy, do you know I've given away nearly all my ready money in the last six months to the needy and suffering? Frank Merriwell's Son A Chip Off the Old Block Burglars are respectfully informed that the silver-ware is all plated, and that the proprietor of this house never keeps ready money on hand. The Idler Magazine, Volume III, March 1893 An Illustrated Monthly But he wants ready money, and this three hundred pounds is of importance to him. Bristol Bells A Story of the Eighteenth Century The heir had gone up to London once or twice, instigated by the necessity of the now not difficult task of raising a little ready money. Ralph the Heir "That will give us some ready money to start on." The Story of Silk For he offered every soldier sixty francs to desert the Emperor, and in Spain he tried to corrupt the Constitutionalists with ready money. Bouvard and Pécuchet A Tragi-comic Novel of Bourgeois Life All the business concerning it is transacted by means of "warehouse receipts," that have almost the currency of ready money. Commercial Geography A Book for High Schools, Commercial Courses, and Business Colleges They were working for Mr. Ward, glad enough to earn a little ready money for food. Letters from Port Royal Written at the Time of the Civil War (1862-1868) Don't let them frighten you about a little ready money, Captain. Ralph the Heir Three hundred and eighty thus fell at a blow, whereby the king was enriched by thirty-two thousand pounds a year, and one hundred thousand pounds ready money—an immense sum in that age. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges It was quite evident that the head waiter regarded him as a lunatic—perhaps only a lunatic in a mild form and undoubtedly one cushioned with ready money—but nevertheless a lunatic. Cobb's Bill-of-Fare Perhaps he has spent his ready money in Europe and is now obliged to economize. Mary Louise Solves a Mystery "Just keep the money by you, my boy; ready money is sometimes a handy thing in a business," he had said.... The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VII (of X)—Continental Europe I And yet what is a gentleman to do when his demand for further goods at the old shop is met by a request for a little ready money? Ralph the Heir In less than two years after he had assumed the government, he added four hundred thousand pounds to the annual income of the company, besides nearly a million in ready money. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges A guarantee of favours to come was provided in some ready money paid beforehand, and the blow was struck while Pretextatus prayed. The Story of Rouen There was no ready money, the factory was mortgaged, and the only maintenance of the family must come from the business. Floyd Grandon's Honor The old archdeacon was failing daily, and, although known to have means, he declared himself destitute of ready money. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) There is nothing the tradesman dislikes so much as this, as he fears that the rival is going to get the ready money after he has given the credit. Ralph the Heir All through the Middle Ages it was the custom for governments to grant monopolies to favored subjects, or to sell them in order to raise ready money. The Common Sense of Socialism A Series of Letters Addressed to Jonathan Edwards, of Pittsburg He proposed 'John Thomson, hatter, makes and sells hats for ready money,' with the sign of a hat. Chatterbox, 1906 This will give him all the ready money he will need at present. Floyd Grandon's Honor One such toothless sufferer, a carpenter, having little ready money, offered to pay his physician in hay-rakes; and he took a revengeful delight in manufacturing the rakes of green, unseasoned wood. Customs and Fashions in Old New England The lawyer told him that if he absolutely wanted ready money for his present needs he could have it; but that otherwise it would be better for him to wait patiently,—say for a month. Ralph the Heir We seem determined to waste and destroy what we cannot consume or turn into ready money. A Broader Mission for Liberal Education Baccalaureate Address, Delivered in Agricultural College Chapel, Sunday June 9, 1901 The next remarked that 'for ready money' was unnecessary; few people desired credit for articles such as hats, and, in any case, the hatter would know best whether credit could be given. Chatterbox, 1906 It might be the engineer could give him work whereby to earn a day’s ready money. Bonaventure A Prose Pastoral of Acadian Louisiana "Quite certain," said Mr. Rowlandson; and then added, "I always have a little ready money laid by—waiting for a really safe investment—like this one—at five per cent." Old Valentines A Love Story One of the effectual means of doing this, is to purchase with ready money. The Young Man's Guide She quickly collected her costly jewels and ready money, a change of under clothing, combs, and brushes, and packed them in a small travelling bag. Cruel As The Grave "I did suppose father was quite well off, and had considerable ready money." A Little Girl in Old Boston He owns quite a little property, I guess, but all his ready money had gone into fixing up his buildings and putting up a new barn. At the Little Brown House The Pope needs prayers for himself more than ready money. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators Few, it is believed, will deny that they generally pay, for the same article, a fourth part more, in the case of trust, than in that of ready money. The Young Man's Guide Mercifully she had the bit of ready money. The Lost Girl Armed with ready money, the two Rosewarnes called in the leases of their fields, hired labourers, sowed corn, harvested, and sold at war prices. Shining Ferry What little ready money they had the campers had carried with them, and there was no jewelry to steal. The Motor Maids at Sunrise Camp The best I can do is to give you Exchange on London, with such little ready money as you now require. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 11 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Businessmen Every man, who purchases for ready money, will naturally make the amount of the purchase as low as possible, in proportion to his means. The Young Man's Guide The boat was loaded to the guards with cotton, and the passenger list was 2350, most of them being cotton brokers, who, of course, carried a great deal of ready money with them. Forty Years a Gambler on the Mississippi I have very little ready money with me, and the situation is not a pleasant one! A War-time Journal, Germany 1914 and German Travel Notes I will have a good meal cooked for you, and if you need a little ready money for your journey, it is at your disposal. Stradella But the only condition of sale was for ready money, and this without great sacrifice he could not obtain. Janet's Love and Service It is not so difficult a thing always to purchase with ready money, as many people imagine. The Young Man's Guide Then there was a pause, after which Mr. Kantwise added—"If ready money, the carriage paid." Orley Farm Only ready-made clothes were sold, only ready money was accepted. The Ffolliots of Redmarley Let us conceive a sale for ready money as the normal type of the Nexum. Ancient Law Its Connection to the History of Early Society He had some ready money, and he lived uptown at the Imperial. Frank Merriwell's Pursuit How to Win The difference between credit and ready money is very great. The Young Man's Guide But I don't have any ready money, and I don't like to take what little I have out of the savings-bank. Elsie Marley, Honey Godwin says that he had no property whatever, but his speculations apparently brought him plenty of ready money. Mary Wollstonecraft "That his wife broke open his safe, stole his jewels, and his ready money, and eloped with a young man." Debts of Honor He spends all his ready money on a brand-new overcoat, and just then his aunt sends him another one. Colonel Crockett's Co-operative Christmas Innumerable things are not bought at all with ready money, which would be bought in case of trust; so much easier, is it, to order a thing than to pay for it. The Young Man's Guide Yes, he had prospects of the best; but he wanted ready money and a settled income. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 And last, but not least, she had not the ready money to pay her expenses. Mary Wollstonecraft Though a rich man, with ready money in plenty, he never failed to call for his money on the very day it was due. The Young Miner or Tom Nelson in California His ready money was running low, and how to turn he did not know. From Farm to Fortune or Nat Nason's Strange Experience But purchasing with ready money really gives you more money to purchase with; you can afford to have a greater quantity and variety of enjoyments. The Young Man's Guide He paid for all his cattle ready money. Cattle and Cattle-breeders Yes, I can pay all expenses with the advertisements; but I must have some ready money to begin with—to initiate the enterprise. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 24, March, 1873 He gave the emperor two hundred thousand crowns in ready money. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs But if Burbage at the outset was "nothing able to contribute any" great sum of ready money towards the building of the first playhouse, he did contribute other things equally if not more important. Shakespearean Playhouses A History of English Theatres from the Beginnings to the Restoration You won't get it," said he; "Napoleon has not ready money enough to pay his body guard. Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. I You needn't scruple about taking it: you can pay me back, for there's a five-pound bounty, ready money, declared yesterday, and you'll have it handed over to you on enlisting.' VC — A Chronicle of Castle Barfield and of the Crimea There was no possibility of turning back the withered leaves to gold, and making them jingle and glitter again as only one's own ready money can jingle and glitter. Young Mr. Barter's Repentance From "Schwartz" by David Christie Murray She would have given it gladly but she had to join her husband and some small amount of ready money was essential to her purpose. Recollections With Photogravure Portrait of the Author and a number of Original Letters, of which one by George Meredith and another by Robert Louis Stevenson are reproduced in facsimile It was not a very easy thing for him to do, for our farm was not yet very productive, our three children were very young, one a tiny baby, and we had no ready money. Old Rail Fence Corners The A. B. C's. of Minnesota History It was so odd, so disagreeable, to find oneself without the power of getting any ready money. Good Old Anna There's the ready money to the same amount as would help him to hold his head up among his comrades anywhere, and he won't touch that. VC — A Chronicle of Castle Barfield and of the Crimea Mr. Barter, then, had eight thousand pounds in ready money, was liable, if discovered, to penal servitude, and was unable to touch a farthing of his ill-got gains. Young Mr. Barter's Repentance From "Schwartz" by David Christie Murray The only way to obtain ready money was to convert corn and grain into hogs, horses and cattle, which were driven on the hoof to Pittsburg and eastern cities. Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet An Autobiography. This gave him a large amount of ready money and he bought a pair of horses. Old Rail Fence Corners The A. B. C's. of Minnesota History A common practice of the Badhaks, when in need of a little ready money, was to lie in wait for money-changers on their return from the markets. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II Sigismund III wanted ready money and this was advanced by the Hohenzollerns, Counts of Nuremberg, on the security of the mark of Brandenburg pledged as collateral to the loan which totalled only $100,000. Face to Face with Kaiserism When the facile Californians had no ready money to pay for their wholesale purchases, he took a mortgage on the next hide yield, or on a small ranch. The Californians We know that your husband lately drew an unusually large sum of ready money from his London bankers, and was keeping it here. The Woman in Black Mr. Hammond seemed very glad to make the sale upon these terms, as he was in need of ready money. Crowded Out o' Crofield or, The Boy who made his Way When the Jews were expelled from England in 1290, there being no considerable amount of money among native Englishmen, the Italian bankers were the only source from which the government could secure ready money. An Introduction to the Industrial and Social History of England Another man not so rich, nor with such large possessions as the first, but has more ready money. Usury A Scriptural, Ethical and Economic View He behaved extremely well—gave me an exact account of all his possessions, and of his ready money, the latter of which was greatly beyond my expectations, and the former very considerable. Rattlin the Reefer “That’s a large ready money order, doctor,” said the widow, as the man left the shop. Poor Jack To this our hero consented, and thus was the bargain concluded without Joey having parted with any of his small stock of ready money. The Poacher Joseph Rushbrook "Unless you can bring off a coup that will produce twenty thousand pounds of ready money we are going to get into all kinds of trouble, Jean." The Angel of Terror In this situation he married a widow possessed of five hundred pounds per annum and some ready money. Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth All his affairs arranged, he found himself with an income—arising from a settlement on his wife—of two hundred pounds a-year, and about fifteen hundred pounds in ready money. The Log House by the Lake A Tale of Canada |
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