2210. The cost of a lawyer © Bruce Goodman 12 August 2021 |
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(Day 3 of a week of retelling traditional folktales.) What a beautiful dog! But did it have bad manners or what? It walked straight into a butcher’s shop, tail wagging, and stole a leg of lamb. The butcher asked a lawyer, “Can I sue a dog owner?” “I don’t see why not,” said the lawyer. “Well,” said the butcher, “it’s your dog. You owe me twenty-four dollars and eleven cents.” “My consultation fee is eight hundred,” said the lawyer. “You owe me the difference.” Back to Index Next Story Previous Story |