“No,” he answered.
“Have you heard of this case before?”
“No,” admitted Sampson, distinctly mortified.
“Then you have formed no opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the defendant?”
“No.”
“Are you acquainted with the defendant, James W. Hildebrand?”
“No.”
“Have you had any business dealings with either of his counsel, Mr. Abrams or Mr. O'Brien?”
“No.”
“Are you acquainted with either of his former partners, the gentlemen who are to appear as witnesses against him, Thomas Stevens and John L. Drew?”