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“I see And?” He pulled the tip of his goatee

“Soht see five new clients, only to leave the office with ten who are waiting e lock the office Sometimes I don’t think I can make a dent We need more help More people are needed to help at the women’s clinic”

“Have you visited any of the other clinics we run?” he asked

“No I’m embarrassed to say I haven’t made the time”

“Don’t be e out of curiosity” He leaned forward “They’re all like that All of them”

“All?”

He nodded “We’re offering free legal services All our clinics have record nu special to a population of people ouldn’t have help otherwise, but we’re overrun with a lot of cases that take up our time that maybe shouldn’t”

I shook my head “I haven’t found that to be true All the women I’ve seen have needed help”

He slad to hear that, Elliot Truly” He scribbled so on my form and I wondered if it was “sucker” “Do you have any questions forother than more attorneys at your disposal?” He made a jab at my expense

“No I’m fine Thank you”

“All right I’ll see you for our next ”

I stood to leave I didn’t feel as if I had i valuable for the progra about how much I loved what I did That I lovedin the clinic was thea huge case because of Lana Foley and what she had been through But instead, I waited for Max to dismiss me

“Bye” I waved and closed the door behind me

Maybe next month I could always say more next month

Chapter Eleven