11,449. You try to convince him that he is in error?-Yes, and we generally succeed.
11,450. Do you always succeed?-I would say so but we have had very few cases of that sort.
11,451. Don't you think it would be much better if the men would all take pass-books?-Yes; it would prevent any doubt about these matters.
11,452. But I suppose it would give you a good deal more trouble?-It would.
11,453. Is there anything to hinder you from paying ready money when you are settling the price of fish as they are delivered?-If the law was that, we would have to do it the same as others.
11,454. But is there anything to prevent you from doing it, although there is no law on the subject?-There is nothing to prevent us.
11,455. Would it not facilitate your business a good deal?-Yes.
11,456. You could carry on your business with less trouble to yourself ,-only the men might perhaps spend the money at another shop, instead of yours?-Yes.
11,457. Is the price paid for winter fish, when they are bought by you in small quantities, less than is usually paid for summer fish #at settling-time?-No, it is the same price.
11,458. Have you the management of the oyster fishing here?- There are very few of them caught. I have not the management of that, but I sometimes buy a few.