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Mr. Meeson’s Will

CHAPTER XXII
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"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.
"Oh, no, I should not," answered Eustace; "I've quite made up my mind.
Let them stick to their mesne" (here James made a face); "Well, then, to their middle or intermediate or their anything else profits.


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