Mrs. Nichols. Well, I was just surprised to hear from him. I don’t know why he called me.

Mr. Griffin. Do you remember what he said to you?

Mrs. Nichols. I don’t remember the exact words, but the only thing, he just talked about what a terrible thing the assassination was. It was a very short, conversation.

Mr. Griffin. Do you remember any particular thing he said?

Mrs. Nichols. No.

Mr. Griffin. Or words that he used?

Mrs. Nichols. No; I don’t remember the words, the exact words that he used.

Mr. Griffin. Would you be able to tell me if he used the word, “terrible,” there?

Mrs. Nichols. I don’t know whether he used the word, “terrible,” or not. But generally it was just, he was just upset about the assassination.

Mr. Griffin. Did he talk to you at all about the effect that the assassination would have on his business?