374
A.
Yes.
Hewett:-
Perhaps him, you say. (Indicating Lee).
A.
Yes.
Sercombe Smith:-
Hewett:-
A.
Turn to the next entry. 13th September, 1905.
Excuse me, Sir, I want to know who he means by "him".
The same as Lee.
Sercombe Smith:-
Which Lee?
A.
Lee Pongpan, Inspector Lee,
Q*
Which Inspector Lee?
A.
Because this entry was not written by me,
I cannot say
which Lee.
But Lei Kei means Lee, Sanitary Inspector. Is that
what you mean?
A.
Yes.
424&
The 8th moon, 15th day. 13th September 1905, please. "Paid on account of A Lei coolie hire $10".
Please translate that.
Paid A Lei, does that mean?
(To the Interpreter) Take it yourself, and translate
it.
"Paid A Lei for coolie hire $10".
The Interpreter:-
Mr Sercombe Smith:-
Does that say in paper or not?
A.
That means on Lei's behalf, coolie hire.
In paper notes, does it say?
A.
Notes.
Q.
Who made that entry?
A.
I made this entry.
Q.
Who is A Lei?
A.
The same as the other.
Q.
Which Lee?
A.
This Lee. (Indicating Lee).
And who paid him that money?
A.
I sent the money to him through a man.
2nd October 1905, 9th moon, 4th day. Translate that,
please.
"Paid on behalf of Lei Kei".
3.
374
A.
Yes.
Hewett:-
Perhaps him, you say. (Indicating Lee).
A.
Yes.
Sercombe Smith:-
r Hewett:-
A.
Turn to the next entry. 13th September, 1905.
Excuse me, Sir, I want to know who he means by "him".
The same as Lee.
r Sercombe Smith:-
Which Lee ?
A.
·
Les pongpan, Inspector Lee,
Q*
Which Inspector Lee ?
A.
Because this entry was not written by me,
I cannot say
which Lee.
.
But Lei Kei means Lee, sanitary Inspecter. Is that
what you mean ↑
A.
Yes.
A.
424&
The 8th moon, 15th day. 13th September 1905, please. "Paid on account of A Lei coolie hire $10".
Please translate that.
Paid A Lei, does that mean ?
(To the Interpreter) Take it yourself, and translate
it.
"Paid A Lei for coolie hire $10".
the Interpreter:-
Ir Sercombe Smith:-
Does that say in paper or not?
A.
That means on Lei's behalf, coolie hire.
In paper notes, does it say?
A.
Notes.
Q.
Who made that entry?
A.
I made this entry.
Q.
Who is A Lei ?
A.
The same as the other.
Q.
Which Lee ?
A.
This Lee. (Indicating Lee).
→
And who paid him that money ↑
A.
સી.
A.
I sent the money to him through a man.
2nd October 1905, 9th moon, 4th day. Translate that,
please.
"Paid on behalf of Lei Kei".
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