In the witness box defendant said that plaintiff, in the months of May, June, July and August last year, did not pay regularly, but he alway promised to do As a result he had to dismiss him, and his new compradore had to pay $30,000 in January of this year. At that time Gefendant was having great diffi culty with suppliers owing to the non-payment of the bills, and he was also threatened with @ eancel-
Lotion of the contract with the Swered Heart Convent. That contract was secured for the sum of Tis, 50,000, and before he obtai it he discussed the matter with plaintiff, who wanted 5 per cent. for financing it. Defendant offer-
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