The Golden Age is now, For now gold buyeth all. OVID
While Mr. Lloyd George was Premier (1916-22), numerous nouveau-peers were reputedly grateful to him, in cash and in advance, for whatever influence he may have exercised toward their creations. A high-minded statesman, Mr. Lloyd George naturally did not touch a penny or pound of this grateful gold. It was all voluntarily contributed to a curious "war chest" (campaign fund)curious because Mr. Lloyd George retains to this day absolute control of more than £1,000,000 in "almightie gold." Last week the little Welshman went shopping....
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