Then came the cross-examination,
‘Had she seen the draft before posting it?’
‘Well—she really did not remember exactly.’
‘How did she know the amount then?’
‘Well, I think—yes—I think Dolores told me so.’
‘You think,’ he said, in a sort of sneer. ‘On your oath. Do you know?’
‘Yes, yes, yes. She assured me! I know something was said about seven.’
‘Then you cannot swear to the contents of the envelope you forwarded?’
‘I don’t know. It was all such a confusion and hurry.’
‘Why so?’