I need one.”
Cresswell’s lawyer smiled and leaned back. It was going to be easier than he supposed. Evidently the woman believed she had no case, and was weakening.
The trial proceeded, and Zora stated her contention. She told how long her mother and grandmother had served the Cresswells and showed her receipt for rent paid.
‚ÄúA friend sent me some money. I went to Mr. ¬ÝCresswell and asked him to sell me two hundred acres of land. He consented to do so and signed this contract in the presence of his son-in-law.‚Äù
Just then John Taylor came into the court, and Cresswell beckoned to him.
“I want you to help me out, John.”
“All right,”