2673. But is there a much larger proportion of the prices taken in goods?-Yes, very much larger.
2674. Is it the general rule that it is to be paid in goods?-Yes, it is the understanding that goods are given out.
2675. And that any money that is paid is the exception?-Yes.
2676. Is the dealing with these women usually carried on by means of pass-books?-The greater number of the knitters whom I employ have pass-books.
2677. And these pass-books are transcripts of the accounts kept in your ledger?-Yes.
2678. You ledger, I presume, is kept on the principle of having a page for the account of each woman?-Yes; or sometimes a page for two.
2679. On the one side there are the entries of goods got by the woman, and on the other there are entered the payments due to her for knitting?-There is double money column which shows both the credit and debit on the same side.
2680. How many women do you generally employ to knit for you?-I could not say exactly; but I think there might be over 300.
2681. Are these scattered all over the island?-Yes, all over the country.
2682. Is it a subject of complaint with these women that they do not get payment for their work in money?-No; I have not heard much complaint about that.