Mammon and Co.
Mammon and Co. is a late 19th-century novel by E. F. Benson that explores the interplay of wealth and society through the lives of Kit and Jack Conybeare, an American couple navigating the complexities of London's high society. The story addresses themes of ambition, morality, and social expectations, highlighting the dynamics of the British elite as Kit's charm and wit engage friends and acquaintances. Amidst their social interactions, a moral dilemma involving gambling and reputation arises, adding depth to the light-hearted narrative. The novel offers a keen observation of upper-class life and the pursuit of wealth.
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“The poor little butterfly felt quite bruised.””
— E. F. Benson
“You know, if there are two things that girl is not, Jack, they are a preacher and a prig.””
— E. F. Benson
“He was not a good man, but an utterly bad one would not have so suffered.””
— E. F. Benson
“Don’t be inquisitive. I shall ask abstract questions if I like, and when I like, and how I like. Read the screamer’s speech with great care, and be ready by twelve. You are going to take me to the Old Masters.””
— E. F. Benson
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