Think of the laws appertaining to real
property; to the bequest and devise of real property; to the
mortgage and redemption of real property; to leasehold, freehold,
and copyhold estate; think,' said Mr. Snitchey, with such great
emotion that he actually smacked his lips, 'of the complicated laws
relating to title and proof of title, with all the contradictory
precedents and numerous acts of parliament connected with them;
think of the infinite number of ingenious and interminable chancery
suits, to which this pleasant prospect may give rise; and
acknowledge, Dr. Jeddler, that there is a green spot in the scheme
about us! I believe,' said Mr. Snitchey, looking at his partner,
'that I speak for Self and Craggs?'
Mr. Craggs having signified assent, Mr. Snitchey, somewhat
freshened by his recent eloquence, observed that he would take a
little more beef and another cup of tea.
'I don't stand up for life in general,' he added, rubbing his hands
and chuckling, 'it's full of folly; full of something worse.
Professions of trust, and confidence, and unselfishness, and all
that! Bah, bah, bah! We see what they're worth. But, you mustn't
laugh at life; you've got a game to play; a very serious game
indeed! Everybody's playing against you, you know, and you're
playing against them. Oh! it's a very interesting thing.
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