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She's the hottest little
patriot that ever lived."
"I think Miss D'Alloi's nationality is akin to that of a case of which I
once heard," said Peter, smiling. "A man was bragging about the number
of famous men who were born in his native town. He mentioned a
well-known personage, among others, and one of his auditors said: 'I
didn't know he was born there,' 'Oh, yes, he was,' replied the man. 'He
was born there, but during the temporary absence of his parents!'"
"Peter, how much does a written opinion cost?" asked Leonore, eagerly.
"It has a range about equal to the woman's statement that a certain
object was as long as a piece of string."
"But your opinions?"
"I have given an opinion for nothing. The other day I gave one to a
syndicate, and charged eight thousand dollars."
"Oh, dear!" said Leonore. "I wonder if I can afford to get your opinion
on my being an American? I should like to frame it and hang it in my
room. Would it be expensive?"
"It is usual with lawyers," said Peter gravely, "to find out how much a
client has, and then make the bill for a little less.


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