He would, indeed, have preferred it if the
solicitor had not happened to be his twin-brother, and the client had
been some other than his intimate friend; but still it was a blessed
sight--a very-blessed sight!
"Will you be seated, gentlemen?" he said with much dignity.
They obeyed.
"And now, Meeson, I suppose that you have explained to my brother the
matter on which you require my advice?"
"No, I haven't," said Eustace; "I thought I might as well explain it to
you both together, eh?"
"Hum," said James; "it is not quite regular. According to the etiquette
of the profession to which I have the honour to belong, it is not
customary that matters should be so dealt with. It is usual that papers
should be presented; but that I will overlook, as the point appears to be
pressing."
"That's right," said Eustace. "Well, I have come to see about a will."
"So I understand," said James; "but what will, and where is it?"
"Well, it's a will in my favour, and is tattooed upon a lady's neck."
The twins simultaneously rose from their chairs, and looked at Eustace
with such a ridiculous identity of movement and expression that he fairly
burst out laughing.
"I presume, Meeson, that this is not a hoax," said James, severely.
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