EDWARD MORRIS, Attorney-at-Law.
Chicago. Ill., Jan. 11, 1905.
MR. GEO. FERLIN.
Los Angeles, Cal.
Dear Sir:
Your letter in reply to mine received, and I will say,
that as a leading attorney, and a prominent member of the
bar, I could not act for you until you have first retained
me as your attorney in this matter, and sent me the small
retaining fee of $10, as requested.
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AWFUL CONSTERNATION AT PIKES CROSSING! DIRECTORY GOWN IN TOWN. BY
JIMMINEDDY!!].
Now, my dear sir, if you really mean business and really
want to marry the charming and wealthy young widow in
question, I see no earthly reason why you should hesitate
for a single instant to retain my services in connection
with this matter. You may give me good references, and I
can give you the same, but that has no bearing on the case
whatever. I cannot, as stated, do any business with you
until you first enclose me this small retaining fee, as I
must be in a position to truthfully state that you are my
friend and client.
You may have had unfortunate dealings with matrimonial
agencies, but as an attorney in high standing, I am not
to be compared with such concerns, and on receipt of your
small retaining fee, I will guarantee to do my part and
arrange a speedy marriage if you adhere strictly to my
instructions.
Trusting to hear favorably from you at once, I am,
Yours very truly,