human
Dr. Pettigrew, I believe you came to this city on a professional matter?
gpt
Yes, I did.
human
And what was the nature of that matter?
gpt
I was asked to come here by Mr. Harold Thursby, the District Attorney, to perform some scientific tests on the ... er ... device ... the device known as People's Exhibit A.
human
Did you perform these tests?
gpt
I did.
human
At the request of District Attorney Thursby, is that right?
gpt
That is correct.
human
May I ask why Mr. Thursby did not call you as a witness for the prosecution?
gpt
Objection! The question calls for a conclusion of the witness!
human
Sustained,
gpt
Dr. Pettigrew, I said,
human
The thing is a plastic box with a dial set in one side, a plastic lens in one end, and a couple of strips of silver along two other sides. Inside, there are a lot of markings in black ink on white paint. He gestured toward the exhibit table.
gpt
Just what you've seen; that's all there is to it.
human
What sort of tests did you perform to determine this, Dr. Pettigrew?