Mr. Rankin. How did your husband get along with Mrs. Paine?
Mrs. Oswald. He was polite to her, as an acquaintance would be, but he didn't like her. He told me that he detested her—a tall and stupid woman. She is, of course, not too smart, but most people aren't.
Mr. Rankin. Did he ever say anything to indicate he thought Mrs. Paine was coming between him and you?
Mrs. Oswald. No.
Mr. Rankin. Did Mrs. Paine say anything about your husband?
Mrs. Oswald. She didn't say anything bad. I don't know what she thought. But she didn't say anything bad.
Perhaps she didn't like something about him, but she didn't tell me. She didn't want to hurt me by saying anything.
Mr. Rankin. I have understood from your testimony that you did not really care to go to Russia but your husband was the one that was urging that, and that is why you requested the visa, is that correct?
Mrs. Oswald. Yes.
Mr. Rankin. And later he talked about not only you and your child going, but also his going with you, is that right?