A. “Mr. Ballau was killed.”

Q. “We know that, Jane. But before he was killed what happened? What orders did he give you that afternoon?”

A. “He told me there was going to be a party. He told me to order supplies.”

Q. “How did he seem to you when he gave you these orders?”

A. “I don’t know. I don’t remember noticing anything.”

Q. “What did you do after receiving his orders?”

A. “I called the caterer around the corner and gave him Mr. Ballau’s orders and then I worked around the house fixing up.”

Q. “Did you see Mr. De Medici that day?”

A. “Yes. Mr. De Medici and Mr. Ballau were together for a while after dinner. Mr. Ballau told him to go away as he interfered with getting the party ready.”

Q. “In what way did Mr. De Medici interfere, if you know, Jane?”