ENG Joke- Settled the McKinney Suit

A young attorney who had taken over his father's practice rushed home elated one night.

• attorney 律師
• elated a. 興高采烈的
  

"Dad, listen," he shouted, "I've finally settled that old McKinney suit."

• settle v. 支付(I have several bills to settle)

"Settled it!" cried his astonished father. "Why, you idiot! We have been living off of that money for five years!"