Marina told me at Mrs. Paine's home that she wrote to the Russian counsel to go back to Russia because, "Lee not get work." Now, that is why Lee tried to get a visa in Mexico. But you see, sir, I was going to tell that whole story of that. But I will answer this—and that is what I based that on, too.
It was Marina who wrote to the Russian counsel for exit visas, and Lee followed it up. That is Marina having Lee do this. And she told me herself. Yet she states that Lee wanted to live in Russia and Cuba. But Marina wrote to the Russian counsel, "Mama, Lee not get work." So she wanted to go back to Russia. She liked America. She wanted to stay here.
Mr. Rankin. About what date was this?
Mrs. Oswald. This was the night in Mrs. Paine's home. I didn't tell you that, because these other stories are important, and I was going to bring it in for the Mexican trip. That is why I think you are confusing me. I'm sorry. But these stories—the way I want to say it, I would not forget anything by going in sequence. This way, when you are bringing me questions from the Mexican story and from the defection, you are throwing my mind off.
The Chairman. What story do you want to get to now?
Mrs. Oswald. I have so many stories. And I have gone through about three or four today, complete stories.
The Chairman. Well, select one of them, please, and let's don't argue about the order. I want you to tell your story——
Mrs. Oswald. My energy is exhausted, sir.
The Chairman. I want you to tell your story in your own way. And if this one exhausts you, select another story, and tell that.
Mrs. Oswald. Well, can you tell me what short story I can tell, Mr. Doyle?