“Am I obliged to answer that question, your Honour?”
“Yes. It is a very simple question,” said the Court drily, giving his moustache a gentle twist.
“We received one million eight hundred thousand for the property,” said Mr. Stevens, defiantly.
“Cash?”
“Yes.”
“You didn't take any Bronx property in exchange?”
“Certainly not.”
“How long was this after the time you purchased the property?”
“About two years.”
“Isn't it true that you were offered a million dollars for the property two weeks after you bought it?”