"Notice of appeal, I expect," said John.
"Open it, man!" said Eustace, "and let's get it over."
Accordingly, John did so, and read as follows:--
"MEESON V. ADDISON AND ANOTHER
"Dear Sir,--After consultation with our clients, Messrs. Addison and
Roscoe, we are enabled to make you the following offer. If no account is
required of the mesne profits"--
"That's a wrong term," said James, irritably. "Mesne profits refer to
profits derived from real estate. Just like a solicitor to make such
a blunder."
"The term is perfectly appropriate," replied his twin, with warmth.
"There was some real estate, and, therefore, the term can properly be
applied to the whole of the income."
"For Heaven's sake, don't argue but get on!" said Eustace. "Don't you see
that I am on tenterhooks?"
"--my clients," continued John, "are ready to undertake that no appeal
shall be presented to the recent case of Meeson v. Addison and Another.
If, however, the plaintiff insists upon an account, the usual steps will
be taken to bring the matter before a higher court.--Obediently, yours,
"NEWS AND NEWS. John Short, Esq.
"P.S.--An immediate reply will oblige."
"Well, Meeson, what do you say to that?" said John; "but I beg your
pardon, I forgot; perhaps you would like to take counsel's advice," and
he pointed to James, who was rubbing his bald bead indignantly.
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