"The question is not a proper one," said the judge.
"Well," continued Sharpman, "as a result of that meeting what were you to do?"
"I was to bring his son to him the following day."
"Did you bring him?"
"I did not."
"Why not?"
"Mr. Burnham died that night."
"What did you do then?"
"I went to you for advice."
"In pursuance of that advice, did you have an interview with the boy
Ralph?"