Mr. Hammond was then cross-examined by counsel for the defence.
Would you say that you have a good memory!—Fairly good.
Is it one of those memories that improves with time?—It is a good average memory, long or short.
Would you agree with me if "I said you were a vindictive man No, I am sorry, I would not.
Would you call yourself a suspicious man?—I do not think so, in the way I have acted in this case.
You have frequently asked the accused for racing tips, and he has never given you one?—If T had asked him once and he refused, it is not likely I would ask him again.
Did you trust him?—I trusted the cheque. I thought it was a valid one. If he had asked me to Jend him money I would have lent him three times this amount, without any cheque at all.
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