AN INCRIMINATING FACT.
, Knstus was 011 trial, chargcd with steal, lng seven dollars and eighty-tive cents. He pleaded not guilty, ami, as lie was unable, to biro an attornov, the judge appointed Lawyer Ciearem as coun-el Ciearem put up a strons plea in defence, and ltastus was acquitted. Counsel and client met a few minutes later outside (lib courtroom. . "Now, Rastus," said Clou rem, "vou know the court allows the counsel very little for defending this kind of a ease. 1 worked hard for you, and got you clear. I'm entitled to much more (lay'than I'm getting for my valuable services, and you should dig up a good-sized fee. Have you got any money P" "Yes, Boss," replied Hastus, "I still dono got dat seben d'>llahs and eightyfive cents."—"Everybody's."
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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 13, 23 December 1911, Page 14
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129AN INCRIMINATING FACT. Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 13, 23 December 1911, Page 14
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