8697. But don't you think you run up a bigger account when you are dealing with Pole, Hoseason, & Co., than you would do if you were getting your cash in hand?-Yes; if I had cash to purchase my meal, which is the principal thing I require, I would get it cheaper elsewhere.
8698. What is the price of meal at Mossbank just now?-I cannot say rightly.
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8699. When did you know last? Have you made your settlement this year?-Yes.
8700. Don't you know what you were charged for meal then?- No.
8701. Do you ask the price of your meal as you buy it?- Sometimes; but we must take it, whatever it is, because we have no money to purchase it with elsewhere.
8702. Whose fault is that?-I don't know.
8703. Is it the merchant's fault?-I cannot say that is.
8704. Do you think Messrs. Pole Hoseason, & Co. charge too high for their goods?-Yes; if we had money we could get them cheaper in Lerwick.
8705. But I suppose you would have money if you could save as much as would keep you for one year?-Yes.