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The Lawyer Attempts to Rid Himself of Bartleby
The next morning, the lawyer questions Bartleby about his personal life. Bartleby replies that he prefers not to answer. The lawyer begs Bartleby to cooperate and be reasonable, but Bartleby responds that he prefers not to be reasonable. The lawyer resolves that he must rid himself of Bartleby before the rebellion spreads to the other scriveners—who, he notes, have begun to use the expression "prefer'' for the first time—but he takes no immediate action. The next day, Bartleby informs the lawyer that he has given up...

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