13,954. When you did buy them at other shops, where did you get the money?-In the first part of the time I had a little; but I have not bought anything at other shops lately.
13,955. Do you not sometimes sell your winter fish for a little money in hand?-No.
13,956. Do you sometimes get an advance from Mr. Robertson?- Yes. If I ask for a little money I get it.
13,957. Have you got a pass-book?-Yes. I have got an account of my last year's dealings here. [Produces it.]
13,958. Have you always had a pass-book?-No.
13,959. Is this the first one you had?-Yes.
13,960. You pay your rent to Mr. Robertson, and it is put into your account?-Yes.
13,961. You begin on December 12, 1870, with a balance against you of £22, 18s. 8d., and that was increased at December last to £39, 14s. 2d., including the rent?-Yes.
13,962. You were credited at settlement with a payment of cash in August of £2, and with the amount of your fishing, £18, 12s. 11d., reducing the balance to £19, 1s. 3d.?-Yes.
13,963. Where did the cash you paid in August come from?-It came from the sale of an ox.