A. That was a matter of course with the people with whom I had anything to do at all.
Q. And did you consider him suitable to work in your circle?
A. Yes.
Q. In 1929 Sievers joined the NSDAP. Was that done with your knowledge?
A. Yes.
Q. Did you advise him to do so or how did it come about? There had to be some special reason, since you were both opponents of this political party.
A. That was the first time, aside from 1923, when the NSDAP was talked about, and it was useful to know what was going on in this growing machine—were there any people of good will within the machine, what were the leaders doing, what plans were being made, what organization was being set up.
Q. Then first of all you wanted to find out what intentions the NSDAP had?
A. Yes, and specifically in the youth work, because that had to be the most important in the long run.
Q. Now, in 1931 Sievers resigned from the NSDAP again; did he do that with your knowledge?