A LITTLE CHANGE.
Boots was in high feather. lie ha< won three times. First of all In had won in the ordinary court, L'aeu iu the Court of Appeal, and finally, ir the House of Lords. The verdict was that he should receive .C 5,000. With light, fantastic tr:ad he en tered the offices of Fleeccm & Sharpc "Five thousand pounds !" he ex :laimed, rubbing his bands together. "Ah, that was the award !" said Sharpe, handing him a silver shilling. '"Why," gasped Boots, "what's this 'or ?" "That is what is left, my dear sir,' said Sharpe, "after taking out my fee, the costs of appeal, and othei jxpfnscs." Boots regarded the shilling for a noment, then, looked at Sharpe. "What's the matter with this ?' M asked, 'biting it. "'ls it bad?"
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King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 435, 31 January 1912, Page 7
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130A LITTLE CHANGE. King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 435, 31 January 1912, Page 7
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