Witness: I have never seriously considered the proposition.

Mr. Walters: You are rather fond of theatricals, are you not?

Witness: No, sir.

Mr. Walters: Fond of the Drama?

Witness: I am rather too busy to be interested in it. As I have told you, I am too busy——

Mr. Walters: Yes or no?

Witness: You ought to take my answer. I say I have been too engaged in looking after my livelihood to take a lively interest in the British Drama.

Mr. Walters: You do take an interest?

Witness: Yes.

Mr. Walters: Does your employer know it?