Mr. Moulder. The witness is excused.

Mr. Wheeler. Harriet Pierce.

(At this point Representative Harold H. Velde returned to the hearing room.)

Mr. Moulder. Do you represent Mrs. Pierce? Will you step up?

Mr. Trolson. Yes, Mr. Chairman.

Mr. Moulder. I want to talk to him.

(Whereupon Mr. Trolson conferred with the chairman.)

Mr. Moulder. Call the witness again, please.

Mr. Wheeler. Harriet Pierce.

Mr. Moulder. Would you raise your right hand and be sworn. Do you solemnly swear that the testimony which you are about to give before this committee will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?