“Yes, yes; but I suppose there was something said between you—did you have any words—was he angry—did he call you any names or say anything in an angry way?”
“Well, not partickler—”
“Not particular: I will judge of that. Just tell me what was said.”
“When, sir?”
“Well, begin on the Sunday morning. What was first said?”
Then Snooks told the Solicitor all that took place, with sundry additions which his imagination supplied when his memory failed.
“And I member the price wull, becos he said ‘You beant sellin coals, recollect, so you doant ave me.”
“Ho! ho!” exclaimed Locust rubbing his hands, “You are sure he said that?” writing down the words carefully.
“I be.”
“That will do, we’ve got him: we’ve got him nicely. Was anybody present when he said this?”