Q.—Do you know Mr. Mayer?

A.—Yes, sir.

Q.—How long have you know him?

A.—Since I came to this country.

Q.—Did you not know him before?

A.—No, sir.

Q.—How did you become acquainted with him?

A.—I met him at the house of a friend.

Q.—In what place?

A.—In Geneva.