money-barber

Updated: May 5, 2025

"Gold is scarce in Egypt," he went on, "but there are jewels still in the palace and the Khedive's promises-to-pay with every money-barber of Europe!" he added, with a cynical sneer, and touched his forehead and his breast courteously as Dicky retired.

Gilbert Parker - Donovan Pasha, and Some People of Egypt — Complete