Mr. Branch.

To the next door there--to the Hall Diner--where his car was.

Mr. Hubert.

There's a Hall Diner there?

Mr. Branch.

Next door to us.

Mr. Hubert.

His car was parked here?

Mr. Branch.

His car was parked just below the driveway there.

Mr. Hubert.

You walked with him to the car?

Mr. Branch.

Yes.

Mr. Hubert.

Did he stop at the diner?

Mr. Branch.

No, no; he walked on to his car--it was right at the edge there.

Mr. Hubert.

And he left?

Mr. Branch.

He left.

Mr. Hubert.

How much time do you think elapsed between the time he first came into the club and he drove off?

Mr. Branch.

Maybe about 30 or 40 minutes, because he talks a whole lot--you know how fast he talks. He drank a Coca-Cola when he first got there.

Mr. Hubert.

And you discussed these various things?

Mr. Branch.

Yes.

Mr. Hubert.

He left then about somewhere a little after 10?

Mr. Branch.

It might not have been quite 10, because he kept saying he was in a hurry because he had to go down to the Carousel Club, because he had one new act.

Mr. Hubert.

It was somewhere about that time?

Mr. Branch.

Yes; it was close to 10.

Mr. Hubert.

Did he talk at all about the death of the President?

Mr. Branch.

He didn't discuss it. He didn't discuss it at all.

Mr. Hubert.

Did he say he was going to fire the pianoplayer he had?

Mr. Branch.

He had already gave him his notice. He had his notice--she gave him his notice already.

Mr. Hubert.

Did he tell you whether he was closed or open?

Mr. Branch.

He didn't say.

Mr. Hubert.

He just said he was going to go down to the Carousel for the new act?

Mr. Branch.

Go down to the club.

Mr. Hubert.

He told you he had to leave, he was in a hurry, and he had to go to the Carousel Club?

Mr. Branch.

He was in a hurry and he wanted to go to the Carousel Club and he wanted to be sure that I got him another pianoplayer.

Mr. Hubert.

Did he say what he was going to the Carousel Club for?

Mr. Branch.

No, sir--that's his other club.

Mr. Hubert.

Yes. I know, but you said something about he wanted to see a new act?

Mr. Branch.

He said he had a new act.

Mr. Hubert.

And he wanted to see it and that's why he was in a hurry?

Mr. Branch.

He was in a hurry to go down there and see it--I guess he was going to give them an audition. You know, you generally give them an audition, a new act.

Mr. Hubert.

Did he indicate to you whether his club was open or closed?

Mr. Branch.

Which club?

Mr. Hubert.

The Carousel?

Mr. Branch.

He didn't mention that.

Mr. Hubert.

It was your impression it was open?

Mr. Branch.

Im sure that's the impression I was under--that it was open, because I know the other one is open from 9 till 1, and until 2 on Saturday.

Mr. Hubert.

Was it open that Saturday?

Mr. Branch.

It was open then.

Mr. Hubert.

Are you sure about that?

Mr. Branch.

Yes; I,m sure it was open.

Mr. Hubert.

You mean the day after the President died?

Mr. Branch.

I'm sure it was open.

Mr. Hubert.

What makes you believe that; were you there?

Mr. Branch.

No, sir--I don't go out--very seldom, but I had talked to her that day about it and I know they was closed up the day before.