Take the following as truth: This was 1892, remember, when 25,000 bucks was still 25,000 bucks, and you didn't have to split it with accountants, managers, coke dealers, and any traumatized ex-catamite whose father has a smart lawyer.
Then the following statement: "In 1892, you had to pay your agent a ton." is true, false, or inconclusive?
Answer: False