Mr. Thomas, for the defence, pointed out that the plaint was for work, labor, and journeys made ; and that had not been borne out in evidence. That given bv both father and daughter was so exactly alike that it was evident the daughter had learnt her lesson like a parrot. Mr. McKie, farmer, sworn—Am a far mer residing at Hororata. Held 1,800 acres at .Rangitata. Pauling occupied land between Mr Cree’s and mine. I had a conversation with him, and told him I would try to sell out in a short time. He said he thought he could find a purchaser. Did not then tell him how much' I wanted for the ..land, that as I did not intend selling just then I would not make any bargain about it. Nothing was said about 21>- per cent. The daughter was about a chain away whilst we were talk ing. The father stood talking to me about 20 minutes. This was in October. Subsequently, about the. end of Novem ber, I had another conversation with Pauling, and told him I intended selling if Icould get L3los anacre,and said afriend of his was a likely purchased, and asked if I would pay a commission if he sold it. He asked 2h per cent, which I said I would not pay, as I did not Employ him to sell but only to introduce the buyer. No agreement was come to as to what I should be paid. I told him if he 'wrote to his friend and the land was sold at the price mentioned for cash I would deal liberally with him. Mr Boyd came up about the 27th. and saw me and about the 18th. February my brother sold the land to him. The purchase was completed on the Ist. April. I saw Pauling in March. He asked me if I was going to allow him anything for his trouble. I asked what he expected, and he replied he would leave it to myself. William Brooks was present at the time. I told him that, had the land been purchased before harvest, I would have given him L9O ; but as the land had not been purchased till after harvest I did not think he was entitled to that amount. 