(Testimony of Doyle E. Lane)
Mr. Hubert.
Was that document given to him when the change was given to him?
Mr. Lane.
When the change was given back, his receipt was given back at the same time.
Mr. Hubert.
I notice that document also bears a time at the top of it. What time does it show?
Mr. Hubert.
When did you say it was stamped or would you say it was stamped at the same time as Exhibit 5118?
Mr. Lane.
Yes.
Mr. Hubert.
In the normal course of business, which one would be stamped first?
Mr. Lane.
There would be no first. We stamp them at the same time.
Mr. Hubert.
But, it takes two different actions.
Mr. Lane.
Not fully.
Mr. Hubert.
No? Do you mean----
Mr. Lane.
We have carbons. See, like on this receipt. That is a carbon receipt. Well, you would stamp it one---or both could be stamped at the same time.
Mr. Hubert.
But, both have to actually be put in the machine, don't they?
Mr. Lane.
Right.
Mr. Hubert.
I notice the times on those documents are in terms of minutes.
Mr. Lane.
Yes.
Mr. Hubert.
There is nothing to indicate the fractions of minutes involved?
Mr. Lane.
No.
Mr. Hubert.
Would you be willing to say that the time that these transactions took place could not have been earlier than 11:17 a.m., of November 24, nor later than 11:18?
Mr. Lane.
Yes; I would be willing to state that.
Mr. Hubert.
But, you can't tell whether it would be 11:17 and a half or something of that sort?
Mr. Lane.
No.
Mr. Hubert.
You do know that the clock mechanism had turned already to 11:17, but it had not yet turned to 11:18?
Mr. Lane.
That's correct.
Mr. Hubert.
After you had handed Mr. Ruby his change and the original receipt, of which 5119 is a copy, what did he do?
Mr. Lane.
He turned immediately from the counter, went through the door and went out and turned to the left.
Mr. Hubert.
How much distance is there between the counter and the door?
Mr. Lane.
Oh, approximately 8 or 10 feet.
Mr. Hubert.
Now, he went out the door that opened on Main Street?
Mr. Lane.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Hubert.
And he turned to his left?
Mr. Lane.
To the left as you are facing the street.
Mr. Hubert.
In what direction would he then--towards what street would he then be going?
Mr. Lane.
Toward Harwood Street.
Mr. Hubert.
Did he stay any appreciable length of time in the office after you had handed him the change and the receipt?
Mr. Lane.
No, he did not spend anytime he went straight to the door.
Mr. Hubert.
He simply accepted the change and the receipt. Do you know what he did with them?
Mr. Lane.
I have no idea. I mean, he had them in his hand.
Mr. Hubert.
He didn't put them in his pocket?
Mr. Lane.
Not immediately.
Mr. Hubert.
You didn't see him put them in his pocket?
Mr. Lane.
No, I did not.
Mr. Hubert.
Could you oberve him after he left the office and turned to his left?
Mr. Lane.
No, after he turned he would be out of sight--the shades were drawn on that side, and I just saw him turn, and that was the last I saw of him.
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