"If this plan had been open to any question, my superiors would not have permitted me—"
"That will not serve!" snapped Kingman. "You are making an implication—your testimony is biased."
"Naturally," barked Farrell. "No one but an idiot would claim to have no opinion."
"Does that include the court?" asked Kingman suavely.
"Naturally not," retorted Farrell. "I was speaking of interested parties."
"Let it pass. In other words, Dr. Farrell, you were never sure that you were within your rights?"
"I object!" exploded Tinken. "Counsel is questioning a witness whose business is not legal matters on a subject which is legal in every phase."
"Objection sustained," said Hamilton wearily. The matter was dropped, but Kingman had gained his point. The item might never appear in the records, but it was present in the judge's mind.
"Dr. Farrell," said Kingman, "since you have no legal training, precisely what has been your education and background?"
"I hold a few degrees in physics, one in mathematics, and also in physical chemistry." Farrell turned to the judge. "Judge Hamilton, may I explain my position here?"