“‘I have placed him to work, and after I had done so I was informed that he refused to work. I was anxious to see for myself, and when I went to investigate, I found him doing his duty. Therefore that is why I answered you as I did.’
“‘To hard labor, as I instructed you to do?’
“‘Well, yes, hard labor for him, as he explained that he had never done any hard labor. I hope that you will be pleased with the work I have given him to do.’
“‘And what work has he been instructed to do?’
“‘I have given—well, I thought he could be very useful in doing such work as that, and I asked Pat to start him at once.’
“‘Yes, yes; I think that is a good job. Call Pat. Push button No. 9. Pat is an Irishman who will tell the truth.’
“‘You are very nervous. I have noticed your peculiar actions ever since we began to talk of this affair.’
“‘Good mornin’, your honor. I am very glad to see that you have returned.’
“‘I am glad to be here. Pat, what has become of No. 78? Is he working? I hope to have some knowledge of him when you have finished talking. I have not been able to find out much through Mr. Pearson, here.’
“Well, sir, I am only here to do as directed, and I follow instructions to the letter, and if I am told to go out and bate a fellow to death, I would do it, so in this case I did as I was instructed to do.’