Such was the position when the events of August 20 took place: en that day Ashton was serving in the shop and a Chinese gentleman came in for some gramophone records. Asa result of what happened between him and Ashton, some complaint of incivility was made to Mr. Hinton. Ashton tells us that trouble arose owing to his reluctance to serve this customer, who expressly asked that the business might go through the compradore's books, and he demurred to losing his own commission thereby. And he says that that is all that happened. However, the customer was shown into a demonstrating room where he was seen by Mr. Hinton. Whila they were in conversation Ashton came in with a catalogue or papers in his hand. Mr. Hinton, who had undoubtedly had some complaint from the customer and admits that he was angry, took the plaintiff by the arm, pushed him out of the room and told him to pwt on his hat and coat and get out (or leave the premises). Mr. Hinton further refused to allow the plaintiff to obtain the customer's name and address; and, when
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