Show ONE LAWYERS WAY he plays eavesdropper a egl brother 1 I had an experience thai haa taught me a lesson said a small tradesman according to the new york world recently I 1 had a business transaction with a man and as it seemed to me that I 1 had been swindled I 1 made up my mind to go to law about it A friend recommended me to a young lawyer and I 1 went downtown to see him I 1 found I 1 was in one of those little nests of offices which young lawyers occupy in pairs for the sake of economy the front part was ased in common while the rear was partitioned off into two private offices when my turn came the door of the private office was left open as there was no one but the other lawyer in the outer room the lawyer listened to me carefully asked a number of questions and when 1 got through he jumped up lapped me on the back grasped my hand and said I 1 had a perfect case there was not the slightest doubt as to my recovering damages in full told him I 1 would think the matter over before taking any action As I 1 was ang through the main office on my way out the other lawyer took me aside and said he wished I 1 would give him the name and address of the man I 1 was thinking of bringing the action against you eee he explained pla ined 1 I happened to overhear all you said to my friend about the matter in dispute and im so convinced that your opponent has the best of the argument troma legal standpoint like to have him forja client As soon as I 1 reached home I 1 wrote to my lawyer that I 1 had decided not to bring ani suit |