Choosing A Lawyer
A businessman was trying to choose a lawyer, but was being very
careful about it. He scheduled appointments to interview three
lawyers.
At the first lawyer's office, after an initial exchange of
pleasantries, the businessman said, "Okay, let's get down to business.
I have an important question for you, and I want you to think
carefully before answering. How much is two plus two?"
The lawyer raised his eyebrows. "two plus two is four." The
businessman thanked him for his time, and proceeded to his next
appointment.
The second lawyer, who was also a CPA, seemed a bit more particular
than the first lawyer. After an initial discussion, the businessman
again announced that he had a very important question, and asked, "How
much is two plus two?"
The second lawyer went over to a computer, and entered figures into a
spreadsheet. "According to my calculations, two plus two is
approximately four." The businessman thanked him for his time, and
proceeded to his next appointment.
The third lawyer sat behind a big mahogany desk, and smoked a cigar.
He seemed rather self-important as compared to the other two, but at
the same time appeared to be much more successful. The businessman
again announced, "I would like you to answer a very important question
for me, before I decide whether I should use your services. How much
is two plus two?"
The lawyer pulled the shades, locked the door to his office, and asked
in a hushed voice, "How much do you want it to be?"
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