Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 February 1919 — Ungrateful Client. [ARTICLE]

Ungrateful Client.

Very unsatisfactory was the product of a young lawyer’s first brief. When the verdict had been given in his favor his client asked his eloquent advocatehow much he owed him. “Oh, say $25,” was the answer. “Twenty-five do! la rs,” excl a i med the Ingrate, high. Won’t you let me off with five?” “No; $25 or nothing,” was the counsels ultimatum. “Well, then,” said his client. “I would rather pay nothing,” and, with a deep bow he left the lawyer to his reflections.