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It seemed as if a client no sooner put his head on the handle of Washburn's office-door than his heart warmed to him like that of a mother toward her first-born.
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gutenberg.orgIt seemed as if a client no sooner put his head on the handle of Washburn's office-door than his heart warmed to him like that of a mother toward her first-born.
This vivid imagery conveys the warmth and trust clients felt when entering the lawyer's office, highlighting his welcoming nature.
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