394. Was it from Mr. Linklater himself, or one of his people?-It
was either from Mr. Linklater or from Mr. Anderson; I don't
remember which.
395. What was said to you?-He just said that he would not give
it, as he never gave any.
396. What goods did you get?-Some stuff for a dress, and some
tea and cotton.
397. Had you made up your mind before you went there as to what
you wanted to buy?-Yes.
398. And you got what you wanted?-I had to take what he had. I
had no other chance.
399. Did you want these goods at that time?-If I had got the
money, I would not have bought them at that time.
400. What would you have done with the money?-I would have
bought grocery things-things that he did not have.
401. How do you get provisions when you want them?-My
mother has a farm, and I work with her.