input: [The Latter-day Saint] This appears to be simply a plot device to tie in with the mysterious letter that has been driving the plot. [The Big Love"Mormon"] 
output: The following odd exchange occurs between the woman and the Stake President: Stake President: Well, let's begin. Are you taping this hearing? Woman: No. SP: Let me ask you again, are you taping this hearing. Woman: No, I am not. SP: Nothing in your purse? On your phone? Would you mind if we removed your bag from the room? Following this exchange, both of the women's purses are then taken out of the room.