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On my taking the Office, the interview I had with the Chief Justice was equally unsatisfactory, until matters culminated towards the end of May. I was then thoroughly wearied out and told him frankly that I could not bear with his treatment any longer. He expressed himself in a way which led me to believe that a better understanding would prevail, and I thereupon accepted an invitation, which he then and there gave me to dinner at his house.
After this, there seemed to be a better feeling on his part, and I continued to work in the Office; the question of Audit then arose, and the Chief Justice sent for my opinion on the capacity of Mr Freive to act as Auditor. But as he was an Officer belonging to another department, over which I had no control, and with whom I had previous acquaintance, I declined to express any opinion on his capability and gave my reasons.
This appears to have given offence to the Chief Justice, for immediately afterwards he raised the question as to whether I was the responsible head of the Office. This question I evaded, for though I believed myself to be...
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