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them subsequently washed, and he said they were done properly, and I went
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next day to his house with an envelope containing $20, which I
placed upon his table.
Hon. Mr. May: You said the inspector went to the houses
pointed to several kitchens which had to be done again.
Did you do them again ? - I did.
Did the inspector go again after that ? -
I do not know.
When did he say that everything was proper ? - I went to
him the next day. After I had done the lime washing again,
for two or three days,
it was proper.
I went and asked him and he said it was
Although he did not see it again ?
I do not know.
Whether he did or not.
Witness continuing said: The next day I went to the inspector's house with an envelope with $20 in it, and he said all
right, and I asked him to report it was done properly.
His Excellency: What was in the envelope ? -
Bank notes.
Yes.
For how much ? -$20.
Hon. Mr Fay: Now you told us that the conversation you had
with Mr Conolly, was at his house. Was it in the English language ? - Yes.
Repeat what you said in English ? - Then I saw I could not do it, and I got 26 houses to be limewashed at the end of Third Street.
I have already done two times but inspector said that it was not proper. Which part is not proper and which part is proper ?
He said I am not your foreman; you know yourself. I cannot help, so I come to ask which side is not proper and then I will do something for you, sir.