ated on:--The Marine F

Turi Nolen disjunctors at goudsoft.nl
Sat Aug 29 10:37:52 PDT 2009


Employ in this affair. I at length remembered having noticed a
studious-looking young man, who generally sat taking notes of the
various trials. I came to court in order to see whether this youth was
still at his ungrateful task, when my eyes fell upon you. Yes, young
man, I had intended once before rewarding you for your patient industry,
and now I have an opportunity of fulfilling those intentions. Do you
accept the proposal?' 'With the greatest pleasure!' cried I, pressing
his proffered hand with much emotion, quite unable to conceal my joy.
'It is as I thought,' muttered he to himself, turning to depart. Then
suddenly looking up, he requested my address, and wished me
good-morning. How I watched the receding form of the stranger! how I
scanned over his odd little figure! and how I loved him for his great
goodness! I could remain no longer in court. The interesting property
case had lost all its attractions; so I slipped off my wig and gown, and
hastened home to set my house in order for the expected visit. After
completing all the necessary arrangements, I took down a law-book and
commenced reading, in order to beguile away the time. Two, three o'clock
arrived, and still no tidings of my client; I began almost to despair of
his coming, when some one knocked at the outer-door; and on opening it,
I found the old man's clerk with a huge packet of papers in his hand,
which he gave me, saying his master would call the following morning. I
clutched the papers eagerly, and turned them admiringly over and over. I
read my name on the back, Mr ----, six guineas. My eyes, I feel sure,
must have sparkled at the golden vision. Six guineas! I could scarcely
credit my good-fortune. After the first excitement had slightly calmed
down, I drew a chair to the table, and looked at the labour before me. I
found that it was a much entangled Chancery suit, and would require all
the legal ability I could muster to conquer its details. I therefore set
myself vigorously to work, and continued at my task until the first gray
streak of dawn warned me to desist. Next day, I had an 
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