“And I’m told that artists are permitted to come in to copy some of the museum’s paintings?” “Oh, yes. We have a lot of artists.”
“Did you ever meet any of them, Mr. Hill?” “Yes, we—you kind of become friendly after a while.”
“Did you ever meet a man named Richard Melton?” Brian Hill sighed. “Yes. He was very talented.”
“So talented, in fact that you asked him to teach you to paint?” “That’s right.”
David got to his feet. “Your Honor, this is fascinating, but I don’t see what it has to do with the trial.”
“If Mr. Brennan—” “It’s relevant, Your Honor. I’m establishing that Mr. Hill could identify the victim by sight and by name”
“and tell us who the victim associated with.” “Objection overruled. You may go ahead.”
“And did he teach you to paint?” “Yes, he did, when he had time.”
“When Mr. Melton was at the museum, did you ever see him with any young ladies?” “Well, not in the beginning.”
“But then he met somebody he was kind of interested in, and I used to see him with her.”
“What was her name?” “Alette Peters.” Brennan looked puzzled. “Alette Peters? Are you sure you have the right name?”
“Yes, sir. That’s the way he introduced her.” “You don’t happen to see her in this courtroom right now, do you, Mr. Hill?”
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