CROSS-EXAMINATION by E. R. Sloan:

Q. How long did you say you had been an officer in this county?

A. Twelve or thirteen years. I am not positive how long.

Q. You were a deputy sheriff and police? Who was the first sheriff you worked under?

A. Sheriff Hugh Webster.

Q. How long did you serve under him?

A. Six years. I was constable part of the time.

Q. Did you devote your entire time to your duties when you were working for Sheriff Webster?

A. Full time.

Q. Fee or salary?

A. I was on a fee basis.

Q. Who was the next sheriff you were under?

A. Walter Hunt.

Q. How long did you stay with him?

A. I don't know just exactly how long.

Q. Did you work for any other sheriff in this county before you became police?

A. No sir.

Q. Were you on a fee basis with Sheriff Hunt?

A. On a fee basis.

Q. I believe you stated you were a pretty good friend to Rucker Cornett. How long had you know him?

A. Fifteen years.

Q. Did you stop at his place regularly and frequently?

A. I was up there very often.

Q. I will ask you if you purchased this gun from Rucker?

A. I would say I did.