“Playing ball.”
“Was I in the game?”
“Yes.”
“How long had the game been going on?”
“Half an hour.”
“How long had the game been going on, do you know?”
“From half to three-quarters of an hour.”
“Can you remember whether I was with you all the time?”
“You were.”
“Now, Platt, will you tell me how long after the wallet was put into my pocket before Mr. Smith appeared in search of it?”