Was any one with you?—Mrs. Padmore and her three children.
When was that?—The summer before we returned.
Was that about the time you had your photograph taken with him?—No; not about the time.
Was it before the fair or after the fair?—I cannot tell you exactly.
Don’t take refuge behind “Cannot tell exactly.”—I cannot remember the date, and you don’t want me to tell a lie.
I don’t want you to tell me a lie.—It was in the summer some time.
Before or after the photograph was taken?—I cannot tell you exactly.
Was it immediately preceding or subsequently?—I can’t tell you exactly.
Can you tell me whether it was before the fair or after the fair?—Don’t remember.
Oh, please do try and remember?—Well, I can’t; but I will find out for you.