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I go back inside and tell Viola that George has agreed to accept the refund. I remove a standard letter of settlement from my briefcase, fill in the details by hand and have Viola sign the agreement.
She signs it and makes sure I have the check.
“Thanks,” I say.
“Thank you,” she replies.
I hesitate and then venture to offer her a suggestion. “You can fight this, all the other lawsuits.”
“And I suppose you want me to appoint you as my lawyer?”
I shake my head. “I’m not thinking of that. I’m just saying you can fight this. You can’t settle everyone’s claims.”
“I don’t intend to. I’m filing for bankruptcy.”
“But you’re not…”
“… Not insolvent?” She asks and laughs cynically. “For a lawyer, you make too many assumptions. I guess now that you know what my fee for Trish&rs
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