my grandpa is an interesting character. he asked my uncle to get him a new briefcase because the one he had was too old. I can imagine him carrying a briefcase and wearing his dark glasses. When i was little, i have often seen him taking out his briefcase and doing his accounts. His briefcase is the old-fashioned kind. It's a black leathery box with two gold latches. he he he. Just like the kind people put in large wads of money( as seen in movies and tv shows)