Mr. Reeves. I had given her the $5 for him and I knew it was good because he always paid me back if he owed me any parking—he always paid it.

Mr. Hubert. Had you ever paid any employees money like that?

Mr. Reeves. No, sir; that there was the only one.

Mr. Hubert. While you were on the phone with him, did he tell you that he was at home?

Mr. Reeves. Let’s see, I don’t believe he said where he was. He just said he had an appointment or had a caller.

Mr. Hubert. But you didn’t call him?

Mr. Reeves. No, sir.

Mr. Hubert. Either he called you or you got on the phone?

Mr. Reeves. Yes, sir.

Mr. Hubert. When the girl had been talking to him?