The examination was also held of William Henry Nicholls, carrier, Portscatho, who said he commenced business thirty-four years with a capital of £25. Six years ago his son, Stephen, came into partnership with him. putting into the business £55, which he borrowed from the lady whom he subsequently married, and who was the largest creditor. His son continued in the business for two years and then got married and went into a farm some distance away. When came to say “Good-bye” to his mother and debtor, he brought down a folded paper like a bill with a stamp the bottom. He said, “Father, I’m going away and I am going turn over everything you. Debtor replied, “That is a good son. Thank you, my son.” His son then said. “Miss Wilkins (the lady he married) has put stamp there, you put your name across it. and that will make everything right.” Debtor signed his name. He did not examine the paper, and never thought there was anything wrong.
The Official Receiver: And the document 18 the promissory note under which she sued you ?
Debtor: Yes.
The Official Receiver: The money for which your daughter-in-law is suing, and which she says was paid to you, has never been received by you.
Debtor: No. It was money son had to come into the business.
In answer to subsequent questions, he said he had been idle for some time. He had been in the Truro Infirmary for weeks, and during the last four years he had lost four horse* death.
The examination was closed.