Mr. Dulles. Did you have the impression that Mrs. Paine had some ulterior motive, other than a good motive, desire to befriend Marina when she was in some distress, and to gain the chance to talk Russian with her?
Mr. Oswald. No, sir; I would not have an opinion of that, since I was not aware of the circumstances of how they did become acquainted, and consequently started living in her residence in Irving, Tex.
Mr. Dulles. I gathered from your previous testimony that your feeling, visceral feeling, related both to Mrs. Paine and to Mr. Paine.
Mr. Oswald. Yes, sir; it did. More so, if I might add, sir, to Mr. Paine than Mrs. Paine. But still I will include both of them in that answer.
Mr. Dulles. Did you know anything of Mr. Paine's background and affiliations?
Mr. Oswald. No, sir; I did not.
Mr. Dulles. You knew of Mrs. Paine's interest in learning Russian, did you not, and in Russian matters?
Mr. Oswald. Following November 22, 1963, this has been reported to me.
Mr. Dulles. By Marina?
Mr. Oswald. No, sir; I believe I read this in various reported news articles and magazines that she has stated this was her intention.