"I want a law-book." The genie put forth The Principles of Equity, and named the price.
"'Tis too dear." A gentleman lounging against the counter closed the book into which he had been dipping, and drew nearer to the would-be purchaser.
"Equity is an expensive commodity, my lad," he said kindly.

"How much law have you read ?" "I have read The Law of Virginia," answered the boy.

"I borrowed it.

I worked a week for Mr.Douglas, and read The Law of Nations rest-hours.
Mrs.Selden, on the Three-Notched Road, gave me The Federalist.

Are you a lawyer, sir ?" The gentleman laughed, and the genie behind the counter laughed.