“I do, sir.
“Tell what you know.”
“I know he was hard pushed for money, and had to get loans from the bank and otherwise.”
“Was that unusual?”
“Yes, it was. Before he bought the big car and the yacht he carried a good balance. But I told him—”
“Never mind what you told him or he told you. That is not admissible under the circumstances. Just tell what you know.”
“Well, then I know that Mr. Carwell's affairs were in bad shape, and that he was trying to raise some ready cash.”
“How do you know this?”
“Because he asked me to put a large sum into his business and become a member of the firm.”
“He asked you to invest money and become a partner?”