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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.