Mr. Jenner. Did you ever see her when she had darkened eyes, as though a black eye had been inflicted upon her?
Mr. Oswald. No, sir; I did not.
Mr. Jenner. Or any other physical injury?
Mr. Oswald. No, sir; I did not.
Mr. Jenner. Your mother, in her appearance before the Commission, has stated, and implied, at least, that your sister-in-law Marina could understand English and could read English—let's confine it to the period up to and including November 22, 1963.
What is your opinion on that subject?
Mr. Oswald. It is my opinion even now, sir, if I may go a little bit further, that her understanding of the English language is less than what it appears to be. She does not understand a considerable amount that she, by her actions, appears to understand. This has come to my attention since her visit to Washington.
Mr. Jenner. You mean since she appeared before the Commission?
Mr. Oswald. That is correct.
She does not grasp enough, and by this I mean, sir, to any extent—perhaps it might be best if I compared that with my experience with my children, approximately a three or four year old—if that much.