Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 December 1898 — CHEAP LEGAL ADVICE. [ARTICLE]

CHEAP LEGAL ADVICE.

The other day an old fellow slouched into Attorney Oscar Kahn’s office on Legal row, and introduced himself as Mr. Smith, Jones, Brown or something, of a neighboring county. lie said he wanted to consult a lawyer, and was accorded a seat and one of the attorney’s sweetest smiles. He then explained that while he was away from home the sheriff or seme deputy had attached his wife’s sewing machine and bureau for taxes. He didn't propose to tolerate such imJiosition, he declared, and came to Parlucah to consult a lawyer about it “What is the amount of taxes?” inquired the lawyer. “Lemme see—a dollar and twentyeight cents,” was the reply. The lawyer could not conceal a smile, but hastened to say: “Well, Mr. Smith, if you want my advice, it is to go back and settle that small amount. It looks like the easiest and best way out of it.” The old fellow thought a moment, and replied that he believed he would. Answering, he asked: “How much do I owe you?” “Oh, nothing, sir,” was the reply. “I won’t charge you anything for a little advice like that.” “But I alius pays fer whut I git, and want ter pay yer jes’ the same.” “Oh, that’s all right; come in again some time when you need advice on something more important, and we’ll square it then.” “Naw, I want ter pay it now. Jea* squeal out Es ?♦*•’ c nts, Pll pay it. Es ye war ’ U pre it is!” And he threw de a fit l< Uar and left. —Paduca'; aK Sua.