We are all Clinicks in this point

The dragon came low to the earth. It defied every image of a draconian being Kulp had ever seen.

Many bills, both domestic and foreign, are at last presented for payment quite covered with indorsements, each of which represents either a fresh discounting, or a pecuniary transaction in which the bill has performed the functions of money.

“I'm looking for Lainey Whitman.” “Lainey . . . ?” “Whitman.” “I don't think I recognize the name. Which firm is she with? ... “Lane Whitman?” “Lainey. Elaine,” Tom corrected. It would be just like Lainey to go all formal on him.