A. I believe five years and a half, or nearly six years.
Q. Have you been concerned in any business in the Stock Exchange?
A. No.
Q. You were not in the habit of buying and selling as a Broker?
A. No.
Q. It was an odd thing that Mr. M'Rae should resort to you in such a base transaction, you being in the business of an Accountant?
A. I have been in business and have been unfortunate, and since have been an Accountant.
Q. Not to lose your character I take for granted?
A. I hope not.
Q. There was no other person present to hear this conversation?