(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Lawrie. I will have to state that I didn’t understand the previous question.
Mr. Moulder. Do you understand the present question?
Mr. Wheeler. I think the record will show that my question was asked three times.
The question now is: Are you acquainted with Mrs. Barbara Hartle?
Mr. Lawrie. Well, with reference to the last two questions, I am——
Mr. Moulder. We are not making reference to the last two questions. He has asked you a simple question now, and you are directed to answer.
(The witness confers with his counsel.)
Mr. Lawrie. With reference to that question on Barbara Hartle and the previous question, I am going to invoke both the first and the fifth amendment which states that an individual is not compelled to be a witness against himself and shall not be deprived of liberty or property without due process of law.
Mr. Moulder. The next question, please, Mr. Wheeler.