human
You're a native of New York City?
gpt
That's right. That's what I said.
human
And you came out here for what? To use that thing on our Nevada tables?
gpt
That's right, counselor.
human
Can't you find any games to cheat on back home?
gpt
Oh, certainly. Plenty of them. But they aren't legal. I wouldn't care to get mixed up in anything illegal. Besides, it wouldn't suit my purpose.
human
You don't consider cheating illegal? It certainly is in Nevada. In New York, if you were caught at it, you'd have the big gambling interests on your neck; here, you'll have both them _and_ the police after you. _And_ the district attorney's office.
gpt
Yes, I know. That's what I'm expecting. That's why I need a good lawyer to defend me. I understand you're the top man in this city.
human
Mr. Howley, I said carefully,
gpt
Counselor, would you refuse to defend a man if you thought he was guilty?
human
No. Legally, a man is not guilty until proven so by a court of law. He has a right to trial by jury. For me to refuse to give a man the defense he is legally entitled to, just because I happened to think he was guilty, would be trial by attorney. I'll do the best I can for any client; I'll work for his interests, no matter what my private opinion may be.