"
Then Mr. Gotobed made his offer, informing Mr. Bearside that he had
brought his friend, Mr. Morton, with him in order that there might
be a witness. "I could see that, sir, with half an eye," said the
attorney unabashed. He was willing to pay Mr. Bearside a further
sum of ten pounds immediately to be quit of the affair, not because
he thought that any such sum was due, but because he wished to free
himself from further trouble in the matter. Mr. Bearside hinted in
a very cavalier way that 20 pounds might be thought of. A further
payment of 20 pounds would cover the money he was out of pocket.
But this proposition Mr. Gotobed indignantly refused, and then left
the office with his friend. "Wherever there are lawyers there will
be rogues," said the Senator, as soon as he found himself in the
street. "It is a noble profession, that of the law; the finest
perhaps that the work of the world affords; but it gives scope and
temptation for roguery. I do not think, however, that you would
find anything in America so bad as that"
"Why did you go to him without asking any questions?"
"Of whom was I to ask questions? When I took up Goarly's case he
had already put it into this man's hands."
"I am sorry you should be troubled, Mr. Gotobed; but, upon my word,
I cannot say but what it serves you right.
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