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15,371. What did you get it for?-There was a cloak and several other articles, and the balances upon several shawls which I had been leaving with him.
15,372. For what purpose did you get so much money?-I cannot remember exactly. I had a reason at the time for asking so much, but I don't remember asking the money when I sold the articles.
15,373. But you had a special reason for wanting that money?- Yes. I would rather not mention what it was, unless it is necessary.
15,374. Did you tell Mr. Laurenson the reason?-Yes.
15,375. Did you get all the money that was due to you at that time?-Yes. I sent a girl who was living in my house at the time to Mr. Laurenson for the cash, and he sent the balance by her, and a line along with it to show that he had paid it.
15,376. Was there not a discount taken off because you had got it in cash?-There was nothing taken off.
15,377. What was the next largest sum that you got at any one time?-I have got £3 at one time from Mr. Robert Linklater.
15,378. Was there any special reason for that?-I got it for a very fine cloak which I sold to him.
15,379. Did you sell it to him for a money price?-I sold it, and asked the money, and got it from him there and then.