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Warren Commission Hearings: Vol. IX - Page 414« Previous | Next »

(Testimony of Ruth Hyde Paine Resumed)

Mr. Jenner.
Now, is it not true that except for the porch canopy we have just measured, that the entire front lawn is open?
Mrs. Paine.
That is correct.
Mr. Jenner.
And unobstructed except for the tree?
Mrs. Paine.
That's right.
Mr. Jenner.
Now, in your testimony you stated that on the late afternoon of November 21 when you came home, you approached your home from what direction?
Mrs. Paine.
From the east.
Mr. Jenner.
From the east and so you were driving west?
Mrs. Paine.
I was.
Mr. Jenner.
And is it not true, as I look facing east now, I can see some considerable distance of a good block down the street?
Mrs. Paine.
Yes.
Mr. Jenner.
And I am standing at the doorway entrance to your home?
Mrs. Paine.
Yes.
Mr. Jenner.
About where you were when you first noticed to your surprise as I recall your testimony, that Lee Oswald was on the premises?
Mrs. Paine.
To the best of my recollection, I had just entered this block--that's across Westbrook.
Mr. Jenner.
Across the cross street which is to the east of your home, which is named Westbrook?
Mrs. Paine.
Yes.
Mr. Jenner.
And that's how far?
Mrs. Paine.
Three houses down.
Mr. Jenner.
Three homes down, and out on the lawn was Marina and June, their child?
Mrs. Paine.
Yes.
Mr. Jenner.
Then Rachel, I assume, was in her crib or somewhere in the house.
Mrs. Paine.
Yes.
Mr. Jenner.
But she was not out on the lawn?
Mrs. Paine.
She was not out on the lawn.
Mr. Jenner.
You pulled up in the driveway?
Mrs. Paine.
Yes.
Mr. Jenner.
Now, Mrs. Paine, off the record, I would like to go into that a little bit.
(Discussion between Counsel Jenner and the witness Mrs. Paine off the record at this point.)
Mr. Jenner.
All right. On the record. You came home that evening, you sighted your home and saw Lee Oswald out on the lawn, the front lawn, late in the afternoon of November 21, 1963, and you swung--you came to your home, pulled up in your driveway as is your usual custom and parked your car?
Mrs. Paine.
That's right
Mr. Jenner.
Had Lee Oswald noticed you then as you pulled in the driveway?
Mrs. Paine.
Oh, yes.
Mr. Jenner.
And did he come over to your automobile?
Mrs. Paine.
I don't recall.
Mr. Jenner.
Did you greet him in any fashion?
Mrs. Paine.
My best recollection is I was already out of the automobile when we actually exchanged greetings.
Mr. Jenner.
And did you express surprise that he was home that evening?
Mrs. Paine.
I did not express it.
Mr. Jenner.
Did he say anything indicating he knew he was there by surprise or at least unexpectedly?
Mrs. Paine.
No; he did not.
Mr. Jenner.
Did he do so at any time during the course of the evening?
Mrs. Paine.
No; he did not.
Mr. Jenner.
Did Marina?
Mrs. Paine.
She expressed surprise to me, yes; and apologized.
Mr. Jenner.
Apology for what?
Mrs. Paine.
For his having come without asking if he could.
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