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I 'd adopt the hull family . '' The court informally adjourned _ sine die _ , but had so many meetings afterward at the same place to dispose of Bowney 's accomplices , that his freedom was considered fairly purchased , and he and his family were located a good way from the scenes of his most noted exploits . -LSB- Illustration -RSB- Just after two o'clock , on a July afternoon , Mr. Putchett mounted several steps of the Sub-Treasury in Wall Street , and gazed inquiringly up and down the street . To the sentimental observer Mr. Putchett 's action , in taking the position we have indicated , may have seemed to signify that Mr. Putchett was of an aspiring disposition , and that in ascending the steps he exemplified his desire to get above the curbstone whose name was used as a qualifying adjective whenever Mr. Putchett was mentioned as a broker . Those persons , however , who enjoyed the honor of Mr. Putchett 's acquaintance immediately understood that the operator in question was in funds that day , and that he had taken the position from which he could most easily announce his moneyed condition to all who might desire assistance from him . It was rather late in the day for business , and certain persons who had until that hour been unsuccessful in obtaining the accommodations desired were not at all particular whether their demands were satisfied in a handsome office , or under the only roof that can be enjoyed free of rent .