Source: Jack Faust (1997), Chapter 15, “The Abortion” (p. 265)
“Paid off? Do you mean bribery?”
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Jack Faust
“That is, umm, not an entirely pleasant word for it.” Dreschler’s doughy face took on a pained expression. “It is more in the nature of an advance payment to ensure the labor force will be satisfied with the negotiated wage schedules.”
Source: Jack Faust (1997), Chapter 15, “The Abortion” (p. 265)
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