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No one of you has ever been heard to find fault with an agent because in making a difficult settlement he got all you wanted, and a free option on something further that everybody else wanted!
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Whitelaw Reid
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Editor's note · Context
Reid emphasizes the importance of securing favorable terms in negotiations, highlighting the benefits of strategic settlements.
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