"He was very saucy and impudent."
"In what manner was he impudent?"
"Simply because you informed him you wouldn't need his services longer?"
"Well, yes, that is about it," answered the witness hesitatingly.
"The court would like to know the exact facts," said Judge Plummer.
"I shall endeavor to give them," answered the witness.
"Then please state in what way he threatened you," said Mr. Farrington.
"It was in his manner. I had to conciliate him to save trouble. I was absolutely afraid of him."
"In what way did you conciliate him?"