Mr. Jenner. Was the subject of the use of firearms for hunting ever discussed by him with you?
Mr. Taylor. No; nor was the subject, which I think you were leading up to, of the Russians' right or lack of right to own firearms discussed.
Mr. Jenner. The subject of firearms was never discussed?
Mr. Taylor. No.
Mr. Jenner. Did he discuss at any time with you, or did you hear him discuss it in your presence, his effort to return to the United States and any difficulties, if he had any, in that connection?
Mr. Taylor. Yes; I believe he said that—uh—he did have difficulties and that it took him—uh—about a year to get permission to come to this—return to this country with his wife.
Mr. Jenner. Did he say anything about whether he undertook that effort prior to his marriage—had commenced it prior to the time he had married Marina?
Mr. Taylor. No; he indicated that he commenced it after his marriage.
Mr. Jenner. Did he discuss with you at any time, or was the subject discussed in your presence, as to the courtship between Marina and himself?
Mr. Taylor. No; or, if it was, I have no recollection of it.