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"Let's see here The total for the last twointerest and late fees will come to nine hundred and seventy-six dollars"

John pulled out his checkbook and used the corner of the glass-topped desk to write on He wrote out the check, signed it, and tore it off "Need two forms of ID?"

Phillip stood and took the check "I think we can trust you on this one," he said, studying the check

John was glad to have this all behind hi into situations like this It took almost every cent of Ta in the office yesterday, she gave him the retainer before she left This, John explained to her, was standard procedure and it would cover his expenses while working on her case Unlike past clients, she didn't put up a fight about it

Phillip put the check in the file and extended his hand John thanked hi him on such short notice and proain

"You know," the lawyer said as John was turning to leave the office "I ot John's attention

"Ever do anih "You could be a pet detective for me What do you say?"

"I think they did a movie about that," John re serious

"I'll take two hundred dollars off of next month's rent if you'll help me"

Noas serious "Sure," John said "How hard could it , or more like some little beast of some sort, defecates ona srel?"

"How hard can it be?"

John nodded, "Right How hard can it be?"

"The thing craps right next to et the ht"

"We have laws Most people with a have pint of good sense carry a plastic bag with them They use a scooper"

"You want me to steak out your front yard?"

"Whatever you PIs do Do it"

"I'll start toured the conversation was over when the lawyer started intently reading so on his desk