66. BUYING A LAWYER
[The willingness to pay full value for an article is a trait of character always appreciated.]
Lawyer B—— called at the office of Counselor F——, who has had considerable practice in bankruptcy, and said: "See here, F——, I want to know what the practice is in such and such a case in bankruptcy."
F——, straightening himself up and looking as wise as possible, replied: "Well, Mr. B——, I generally get paid for telling what I know."
B—— put his hand into his pocket, drew forth half a dollar, handed it to F——, and said: "Here, tell me all you know, and give me the change."