Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-04-03
NJ 7 S o ID u u A 81 & o
c 0NSULTING WITH A LAWYER.

N Il W ~
1t happened that farmer named Bernard
having come TO market in Rennes, took it in
to his head, when his business was accom-
plshed, and there were few hours Of leisure
that il would be capital use of that spare
time to consult lawyer. He had often heard
people speak OF Mr.. Potter de la Germanda
whose reputation was so great that the peo-
pie thought suit already gained if he under
took It. Bernard asked for his address, and
went Immediately to his Office in ST. Georges
street.
The clients were numerous, and Bernard
had TO wait for long time. At length his
turn came, and he was introduced Mr. Po-
tier de la Germandai pointed him to chair,
laid his spectacles upon his table, and asked
what brought him there.
'Pon my word, Squirrel said the farmer,
whirlng his hat round, Il heard so much talk
about you, that finding myself at leisure in
Renncs, thought would lake advantage of
the circumstance, and come and get an opin-
ion of you.'
'Iihank you for your confidence, my friend
SAID M. de la Germandai; but you, of course,
have law suit.
"A law suit q law suit, indeed!! hold
them III utter abominaiion and more Than
that, Peter Bernard never had dispute with
any man living
'jhen you wish TO settle some estate, or di-
vide the property among the family.''
beg pardon, Squire, my family and never
had any property to divide; we all eat from
the same dish, as the saying is.'
'lt's about some contrac, for the purchase or
sale of something?
Not at all; ] am not rich enough TO pur-
chase anything, nor so poor as to sell what
have.n
what then do you want with me?' asked
the astonished lawyer.
'What do want! Why ! told you at first
Squire, come for an opinion. for which
will pay, Of course, as am in Rennes now at
leisure, and it is necessary 10 profit by the
circumstance
M. de la Germandai took pen and paper
and asked the countryman his name.
'Peter Bernard,' answered he, happy indeed.
that he had succeeded in making himself un.
ders,ood.
your age!'
'Ihlrty years, or tbereaboutp
" our professioni'
My profession Oh, ah, yes--ihat is, what
do do.--On, am a (armer.'
The lawyer wrote two lines, folded up the
paper, and gave it 10 his client.
is it done Already cried Bernard sVerv
welIj that's right. There is no time to get
rusty here, as they say. How much do you
charge for this opinion, Squire p
'1'hree frahcs.'
Bernard paid Without dispung, made
grand scrape with his foot and went out de-
lighted with having proliied by the OCCASION
When he arrived home, it was already four
o'clock.-The jaunt had faiigued him and lie
went into The house Tor some repose.
Meantime his grass had been out four DAYS,
and was completely dried and one Of his lads
came to ask whether he should get it in al
once.
Not this evening" said Mrs. Bernard, who
had but just joined her husband; it would be
too bad 10 SET the people ID work at so late an
hour when the hay can be got in tomorrow
just as WE'LL
The lad urged that there might be chance
Ia The weather; that every thing was in order,
and the people were doing nothing.
Mrs. Bernard said the wind seemed 10 he
III the right quarter for fair weather, and they
would not gel the work done, before dark that
night.
Derhafu lisleneo graveiy TO these advocates,
without Knowing how TO decide between
them, when he suddenly recolIec.ed the paper
he had received from the lawyer.
Stop minute, cried he; 4 have got an
opinion. II is from famous lawyer, and
cost me three francs. This will settle the
matter. Here, TIerese; come tell rs what II,
says; you can read all kinds Of writing, even
the lawyers.
Mrs. Bernard took the paper and with some
l;ule difficulty read these lines:
Never put off until tomorrow what you
can do to-day
'Fhups ii, cried Bernard, as If lie had re-
ceived sudden light on the subject. make
hasie with The wogob, the girls and boys, and
let us get the hay in'
His wife offered some more objections, bat
Bernard declared tina; he was not going to
pay three francs for an opinion, and then not