Mr. Ball. And you are assigned to what office?

Mr. Pinkston. Dallas, Tex.

Mr. Ball. Now, you did not receive a letter from the Commission asking you to testify, did you?

Mr. Pinkston. No, sir.

Mr. Ball. You were asked to come over here by Mr. Shanklin?

Mr. Pinkston. Yes.

Mr. Ball. At my request, wasn't it?

Mr. Pinkston. Well, I——

Mr. Ball. Anyway, you were asked to come over here by Mr. Shanklin and he advised you that your deposition would be taken at that time?

Mr. Pinkston. Yes.