16,359. Why do you leave it with the agent?-Because I find the half-pay too little for the support of my wife and family during my absence. They require more supplies than that, and they get them out of the agent's shop.
16,360. Has that been your practice for a long time?-It has.
16,361. Have you always engaged with the same agent for a number of years back?-Yes, I have engaged with Mr. Leask for some time.
16,362. Have you always got your supplies at his shop?-Yes.
16,363. You said you could not get credit anywhere else: is that because Mr. Leask has the command of the money you are to get?-No, it is not that, because we get the money if we want it.
16,364. You could get the money if you wanted it on an allotment note, but not otherwise?-Yes.
16,3 65. Do you say that you could get a larger amount of supplies at Mr. Leask's shop than your allotment note would pay for if you had it?-I do.
16,366. Have you a balance to receive at the end of the year when you settle with Mr. Leask?-Generally.
16,367. Are you never in his debt at settlement?-No.
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