Some papers would arrange these questions and answers differently, paragraphing each speech separately as in dialogue:
Question.—Did you regulate their duties in any way?
Answer.—No.
Q.—Were you connected with the docks?
A.—No; that was a separate department. It had its own forces, and they worked under Mr. Spitzer. He had entire charge. Etc., etc.
The court records take cognizance only of the actual words uttered in the testimony, but a newspaper reporter never fails to record any action or movement that indicates something beyond the words. Very often action is brought in merely for its human interest; thus:
"How long has it been since you have had a maid?" asked Mr. Shearn sadly.
"Not for some time," she said. "Away back in 1907, I think."
"What did it cost you for two rooms and bath at the Hotel Belmont, where you lived last year?"
"About $300 a week altogether. The rooms cost $20 a day."