7/22 Let me see it, if you please." "There was no written contract; I had Jim Lefingwell's word--which was all I ever needed." "Lefingwell's word," smiled Warden. "Unfortunately, a man's word is not conclusive proof." "Meaning that Jim Lefingwell was lying when he told you he'd agreed to pay thirty dollars for my stock this fall ?" "Oh, no. I don't insinuate against Lefingwell's veracity. But the company requires a written agreement in a case like this--where the former representative----" "We won't argue that," interrupted Lawler. "Jim Lefingwell told me he'd had a talk with you about my agreement with him, and Jim said you'd carry it out." "Mr.Lefingwell did not mention the matter to me." "I'd hate to think Jim Lefingwell lied to me," said Lawler, slowly. |