Q. “Now tell us, Mr. De Medici, when you last saw Mr. Ballau alive.”
A. “It was around eight o’clock that evening.”
Q. “What was he doing?”
A. “He was telephoning people to come to the supper.”
Q. “How did he impress you with regard to his state of mind?”
A. “He was in good spirits. He was pleased that I had obtained Miss Ballau’s consent to marry me. He seemed as happy as myself.”
Q. “And you left the apartment around eight?”
A. “Yes.”
Q. “Where did you go?”
A. “I walked in Broadway for an hour, dropped in at the Rienza for a bite of food, and then went to call for Miss Ballau at the theater.”