May be so; but really Mr. Fairplay, you know the length of time that these kind of suits—
FAIRPLAY.
True Sir, but then your experience will shorten I appreh——
SERJEANT.
That's more than I know: and then not only my fees lying dormant, but, perhaps, an expectation of money advanc'd.
FAIRPLAY.
The property, Sir, is of very great value, and, upon the recovery, any acknowledgment shall be readily made.
SERJEANT.
There again, any! do you know that in law, that word any has no meaning at all? besides, when people are in distress, they are lavish enough of their offers; but when their business is done, then we have nothing but grumbling and grudging.
FAIRPLAY.