At the beginning of the sitting O. J. L. explained that they were now engaged in trying to get distinct and crucial evidence; that preparations had been made accordingly; and that no doubt those on the other side approved, and would co-operate.
A pause of three and a half minutes then ensued, and the table gave a slow tilt.
O. J. L.—Is Paul there?
Yes.
O. J. L.—Have you brought Raymond?
Yes.
O. J. L.—Are you there, Raymond?
Yes.
O. J. L. (after M. F. A. L. had greeted him).—
Well now, look here, my boy, I have got a few questions which your brothers think you will know something about, whereas to me they are quite meaningless. Their object is to make quite sure that we don't unconsciously help in getting the answers because we know them. In this case that is impossible, because nobody here knows the answers at all. Do you understand the object?