Mr. Ables. Yes, sir.

Mr. Ball. How far through school?

Mr. Ables. Well, through 10½ grades.

Mr. Ball. Then where did you go?

Mr. Ables. Joined the Navy.

Mr. Ball. How long were you in the Navy?

Mr. Ables. Seven and a half years.

Mr. Ball. What did you do when you got out of the Navy?

Mr. Ables. Came straight to Dallas and went to work for the police department.

Mr. Ball. That was 7 months ago?