The Art of Money Getting · Character
Pat
A recurring character mentioned as an example of a person who fails to save money.
minor
Also known as Presently Pat
First appearance: the art of money getting
Pat shows up with force in Be Systematic. The page is where that presence becomes real.
An Irish waiter hired on the spot at the Astor House; he follows the landlord's system so rigidly that he insists a guest must finish his soup before receiving fish.
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- Closing
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