Question

.. that old beggar , as you call him, is one of the richest men in Europe. He could buy all

London tomorrow without overdrawing his account.”

a. Whom does the ‘old beggar’ refer to?

b. Who spoke these words and to whom?​

Answer 1

Answer: The passage here is taken from the story "The Model Millionaire" by Oscar Wilde.

(A)  The "old beggar" phrase refer to Baron Hausberg from The Model Of Millionaire.

(B) These words are spoke by the character Alan Trevor from the same story written by Oscar Wilde. He is a cerebral artist who sees the beauty even in rags.