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A good payer is master of another's purse

Possible interpretation: Someone who is known to always pay exactly as promised can borrow money from other people at any time.

Note: master (noun) = a person who has control of someone or something | purse (noun) = a small bag for carrying money; the money owned by or available to someone

Quick Quiz:

The saying "A good payer is master of another's purse" recommends
  1. paying on time
  2. controlling your purse
  3. controlling other people's money

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