Outrageous Fees

The client thumped his crutch on the ground as he confronted his lawyer. "Heavens, man, your bill is outrageous! You are taking three-fifths of my settlement. I never heard of such extortion." "I furnished the skill, the eloquence and the necessary legal learning for your case," said the lawyer coolly. "Yes," said the client, "but I furnished the case itself." "Bosh," sneered the lawyer. "Anyone could fall down a deep hole."