Mr. Griffin. How long had you known Martin Gimpel before he bought the Silver Spur?

Mrs. Nichols. Well, I met Martin Gimpel soon after I met Jack.

Mr. Griffin. Was Martin living in Dallas at that time?

Mrs. Nichols. Yes; he was.

Mr. Griffin. How long did Martin continue to live in Dallas?

Mrs. Nichols. I don’t recall how long. I don’t recall how long he lived in Dallas. Several years.

Mr. Griffin. Was Martin married?

Mrs. Nichols. Not that I know of. I really don’t know whether he was married.

Mr. Griffin. What kind of man was Mr. Gimpel?

Mrs. Nichols. Well, I didn’t know him too well. I talked to him a few times, but he seemed very nice to me.