Mr. Moulder. Were you married at that time?
Mrs. Pierce. No, sir.
Mr. Moulder. Did you come to Washington alone?
Mrs. Pierce. Yes, sir.
Mr. Moulder. Did you have employment when you arrived or did you have to seek employment after you arrived?
(The witness confers with her counsel.)
Mrs. Pierce. On this question, sir, I wish to invoke my privilege under the fifth amendment.
Mr. Velde. Mr. Chairman, I fail to see how that could possibly tend to incriminate her or lead to incrimination. I suggest that the witness be directed to answer the question.
Mr. Moulder. The witness is directed to answer the question.
(The witness confers with her counsel.)