Poor Pete. I'm not talking about his long-term earning potential, mind you. He comes from the New York Dykemans, who own everything above 125th Street and would own even more land in Manhattan if Petes forefathers hadnt panicked and dumped their land in the crash of 29. Even with all that wealth and privilege or maybe because of it Pete doesnt appreciate what he has. He appreciates what money can buy him but he wants to earn it himself. Noble. And almost impossible to believe about Pete. Thats all well and good, but his new bride Trudy wants to buy an apartment. She thinks they can get something on Park and 83rd for the bargain-basement price of $30,000. Petes worried. His salary for a year will barely cover the down payment. Can you imagine being able to buy an apartment for $30,000 in Manhattan today? If such an apartment even exists its probably the size of a closet in a very scary part of town.Trudy convinces Pete the apart...
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