The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-14
CHAPTER XVI.
SHORT or LEGAL ETIQUETTE.

We'll, Meeson. what is it2 Have you
como to ask me TO lunchf' asked Mr.
John Short. do you know / actually
thought that you might have been q
elientY'
well, by Jovel old fellow, and so
an, answered Eustace. Il nave been 70
your brother and he has sent me on t.
YOU, because he SAYS that it is not the
etiquette Of the profession to SEQ client
unless a solicitor is present. so be has re-
ferred me to you"
Perfectly right; perfectly right of my
brother James, Meeson. Considering how
small arc his opportunities Of becoming
cognizant With the practice OF bis PROBES
sion, it is extraordinary how well he Is
acquainted with its thtcry. And now,
what is the point!
Wei, d yoi know, Short, as tho
point Is rather a long one and that your
brother said he should expect as at :
precisely. ] think that we had better
;ake the bus back to the Temple, when !
can tell The yarn 70 both Of You at once
Every well 7 ~ not, as general
rule, like leaving my Office al this time OF
cay, as ii is apt to pat clients TO neon
yeniencc. especially such OF them as come
from distance But will make an eS-
ception for you, Ne'son. William, he
vent on to the counterpart Of the Pump
court infant, III any o1c calls 20 see NE,
viii YOU be so good az 10 tel them tina. !
am engaged i'll an important conference
at the chambers Of Mr. Short in Pupif
court, but that | hopo to be back by hall
past 81
In due course Eustace and his legal ad-
wiser arrived at Pump court, and, oh. how
the heart Of James, the barrlstcr, swelled
with pride when for the first time III his
career he saw real solicitor enter Lis
chambers accompanied by real client.
He would, indeed, have preferred it II the
solicitor had not happened TO he his twin
brother. and the client had been some
other than his intimate friend; but still
it was q blessed sight-a very blessed
sight
''Will you be seated, gentlemen" he
said, with much dignity.
They obeyed.
And now, Meeson, suppose you have
explained to my brother the matter On
which you require my advice"
"No. haven't" said Eustacc; Il
thought that might as well explain 1t to
you both together, eh?'
Hum, said james; tits not quiteregu-
lar According to the etiquette Of the pro
fession to which have the honor to belong,
it Is not customary that matters should be
so dealt with. 1t is usual that papers
should be presented; but that | will over
look, as the point appears to he pressing.
That's right, said Eustace. "Well,
have come about will. ="
80 ! understood" said James; but
what will. and where is it,
We'll, it's will in my favor, and II IS
tattooed on a lady's back.
The twins simultaneously rose from
their chairs and looked at Eustace with
such ridiculous identity of movement
and expression that he fairly burst cut
laughing.
Il presume, Meeson, that this is not Q
hoax. said James, severely. Il presume
that YOU know too well what is due %
learned counsel TO attempt 20 make one
Of their body the victim Of practical
joker
Surely, Meeson," added John, "yon
have sufficient respect for the dignity Of
the law not to tamper with it'in any such
way as my brother has indicatcd!'
"Oh, certainly not. assure you it is
eli square. II is u true bill, or rather G
true will.
Proceed" said James, resuming his
seat. This is evidently Il case OF an un-
usual nature"
you are right there, old boy, said
Eustace And now, just listen, and he
proceeded to unfold his moving tale with
much point and emphasis.
When he had finished, John looked at
James rather helplessly. The case was
beyond him. But James was equal to the
occasion. He had mastered that first
great axiom which every young barrister
should lay to heart; Never appear to be
ignorant"
This case" he said, as though he were
giving judgment, lis doubtless Of re-
markable nature. aud | cannot at the LOO