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Show 5571 Hite - X 3581 24 the question of the Special Master with references to times when you did not work, when work was suspended? A On account of the weather conditions and water conditions. Q Well, it was principally an account of the water conditions of the type you have just been referring to on your cross examination, was it not -- the interruptions were, in general, due to suspensions of work pending a recession of the water, so that you would not have to move your equipment that was in place? A We could not move it. Q You could not; so you just waited? A We just waited. Q And those were the occasions, generally speaking, for any suspension of work that was had? A No. That was some of the occasions for suspending work. Q Those were the principal occasions; let me put it that way; Is it that not true -- the principal occasions? A No, not altogether. Q Well -- ? |
