A Man died leaving a large estate and many sorrowful relations who claimed it. After some years, when all but one had had judgment1 given against them, that one was awarded the estate, which he asked his Attorney to have appraised2.
“There is nothing to appraise,” said the Attorney, pocketing his last fee.
“Then,” said the Successful Claimant, “what good has all this litigation done me?”
“You have been a good client to me,” the Attorney replied, gathering3 up his books and papers, “but I must say you betray a surprising ignorance of the purpose of litigation.”
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1 judgment | |
n.审判;判断力,识别力,看法,意见 | |
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2 appraised | |
v.估价( appraise的过去式和过去分词 );估计;估量;评价 | |
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3 gathering | |
n.集会,聚会,聚集 | |
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