REX VRS    A. E. OFON I The Appellant was Manager of the Asaba branch of the United Africa Co. Ltd. and as such was in charge of the stock, cash, and books, and had sole control of the safes, of the Company. Between 4/6/39 and 1/7/39 his books showed a general shortage of £304 19s. lld. for which he was unable to account.