Mr. Pic. Well, we didn't believe it after the problems she put on. Just like when my wife and I got married she sent a package containing Revere Ware which I haven't received yet and she swears up and down she sent it, and she has never gotten it in the return mail either. And I know she never sent anything. When we would be home alone, before she would return from work, we have a rather friendly atmosphere, but as soon as she came home we all got into that depression rut again.
Mr. Jenner. Was your——
Mr. Pic. This is prior to my going in the service, sir.
Mr. Jenner. There were times that the atmosphere around your home was depressing?
Mr. Pic. Yes, sir.
Mr. Jenner. And was that due largely to your mother?
Mr. Pic. Yes, sir.
Mr. Jenner. The things she said and the attitudes she assumed?
Mr. Pic. That is correct, sir.
Mr. Jenner. And while you and your brother got along well you boys were not getting along well with your mother in that sense?