Mrs. Oswald. I did not quite believe him inasmuch as the rifle remained in the house.
Mr. Rankin. Did you ask him to get rid of the rifle at that time?
Mrs. Oswald. Yes.
Mr. Rankin. After he shot at Walker, did you notice his taking the rifle out any more to practice?
Mrs. Oswald. No.
Mr. Rankin. Do you recall when you went to New Orleans?
Mrs. Oswald. I think it was in May. Lee went there himself, by himself. At that time, I became acquainted with Mrs. Paine, and I stayed with her while he was looking for work. In about one week Lee telephoned me that he had found a job and that I should come down.
Mr. Rankin. When did you first get acquainted with Mrs. Paine?
Mrs. Oswald. I think it was a couple of months earlier—probably in January.
Mr. Rankin. How did you happen to go to Mrs. Paine's house to stay? Did she invite you?