_Sol._ (_laughing_). Well, my dear Madam, that parcel represented
several pounds. However, it doesn't matter; you won't have to pay for
it, as it will come out of the estate. And now, what can we do for
you? Have you looked into the accounts carefully?

_Client_. No, and I am rather fond of figures.

_Sol._ Then we will send you a copy for, say, the last five years.

_Client_. Shall I be able to make them out?

_Sol._ You ought to be able to do so, my dear Madam. They will be
prepared by a leading firm of Accountants, and we will check them
ourselves before we send them to you. Is there anything else?

_Client_. No thanks--I think not. And now I must say good-bye. I am
ashamed to take up so much of your valuable time.

_Sol._ Not at all. I shall be amply remunerated out of the estate.
(_Exit_ Client. Solicitor _gives his_ Clerk _the heads for six folios
of a bill of costs, and then observes_--) Not a bad morning's work!

THE FUTURE (_AS THEY WILL BE_). SCENE--_THE SAME. SOLICITOR AND
CLERK DISCOVERED._

_Sol._ Now mind, on no account is she to be admitted. She talks about
all sorts of things and takes up my time dreadfully, and now the
Court won't pass "luxurious costs," and objects to payment out of the
estate, I can charge nothing. So mind, she is not to be admitted.