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He possessed the rare merit of making a property of his time and not a burden.

Anthony Trollope (2015). “The Palliser Novels: Complete Parliamentary Chronicles (All Six Novels in One Volume): Can You Forgive Her? + Phineas Finn + The Eustace Diamonds + Phineas Redux + The Prime Minister + The Duke’s Children”, p.1780, e-artnow
He possessed the rare merit of making a property of his time and not a burden.