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lar prejudice of those who have suffered from 

 litigation, will always try to steer you clear of 

 litigation and loss. 



In conclusion, then, always consult a lawyer 

 in matters affecting your farm or property. The 

 average fees of a lifetime will not exceed fifty 

 dollars, and oftentimes valuable advice will be 

 given free. Select one in whom you have con- 

 fidence, and stick to him. Become his friend, 

 and let the relation be one of mutual confi- 

 dence. Do not neglect to ask him a question 

 because you fear he will think you dumb; he 

 probably knows less about farming than you 

 do about law. He will need your advice and 

 influence in minor matters as much as you need 

 his. Call on him when you are in town, and 

 he will be glad to see you. Very often he will 

 answer your question gratis. When he charges 

 you what may seem a large fee, remember that 

 you are paying for skilled labor, and that you 

 are entitled to expend as much for the possible 

 welfare and happiness of your family as you 

 expend upon the choice stock in your stables. 

 Farmers, more than any other class of men, 

 perhaps, are prone to neglect legal matters, or 

 place them in incompetent hands. 



