There being only one witness for the defence—accused himself—he was at once called to give evidence. He stated that he was employed by the Shanghai Waterworks Ca. as foreman in charge of the pumping works and_reser-vairs at Kiaochow Road. On the Saturday night in question he went to this restaurant because the proprietor owed him some money, and also. because he could get a cheap meal there, THe was not "under the influence of drink." Whilst he was waiting for the feod to be served, complainant came in and they had some conversation together. She invited him to remain, explained that he could not—having to go on duty that night, and this brought a sar-castle: smile to complainant's face. Witness pulled out his revolver and said "You know what this is for''—meaning, she knew he took it to work for protection of himself and the company's property against thieves and robbers; and as he held it in his hand the thing
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