Solic. Not at all; and I am sure my client agrees with me?
Client. Well, of course I would rather have had the assistance of silk, although your junior no doubt did his best.
Coun. I am sure he did. And now, gentlemen, is there anything further I can do for you?
Solic. Thank you very much—I think not. You got up your case, consulted with your junior and if you were prevented from putting in an appearance in the Court itself, were there in spirit. Besides, I repeat it was a good thing for us that you did not join the Bar of the other side. Thank you very much indeed, sir. Good day.
Coun. Good day. (He prepares to walk off, when, noticing a movement of the solicitor, he stops.) You are sure I can do nothing more for you?
Solic. Oh, it’s scarcely worth mentioning. But perhaps you would not mind returning your fee.
Coun. With the greatest pleasure! (Hands over a bag of gold and exit.)
Client. Well, really, that seems to me very generous! Isn’t it rather unusual?
Solic. Unusual! Oh dear no! Why, it’s the practice of the whole profession!
Curtain.