ut this arrest. The
man's conduct had appeared void of all criminal intent. The boy seemed
to shun Oswald himself, through some unaccountable aversion. Probably
the policeman's zeal had caused a serious blunder. The little fellow's
strange scare, with hasty, ill-advised official action, resulted in
arrest and possible detention of this harmless old gentleman.

Oswald paused to reflect. Why should he concern himself, in a strange
land, about such an affair? This mistake soon would be righted. For
Oswald to show any interest or make inquiries, might lead to
complications. What if he should be required to testify? His real name,
former home, and antecedents might be asked. These must be given or he
would be committed for contempt. Better not to meddle with this matter.

Oswald boards a Broadway car and gets off at Thirty-third Street. Going
to his room, he ponders over the incidents of that morning absence.
Recollections of his conduct are not pleasant. The experiences were
annoying, but only his own action seems blameworthy. In some way he was
responsible for the circumstances leading to arrest of that feeble old
man, yet made no explanation or protest. What an initiative in a new
world was such selfish, unfeeling discretion! Why hope for exalted aid
in his own troubles, while shirking opportunity to help the helpless?

Oswald left the hotel, returning to corner of Wall Street and Broadway.
Inquiring of a shop-keeper, "Where are persons arrested in this
neighborhood taken by the police?" he receives the answer:

"To police precinct station No. 2."

Going there, Oswald asks about an old man, that morning arrested on
Broadway, near Trinity Church.

No such prisoner had been brought to that station.

He learns there will be a session of police court that afternoon at the
new Criminal Court Building. The prisoner will be there for arraignment.

Oswald takes the elevated train to Franklin Street, goes over to this
building, and awaits opening of that afternoon's session.

Looking about the court-room, he sees that same innocent-appearing old
chap, still expostulating with his stern captor, who soothes him with
the assurance:

"Yez will warble a different chune at Sing Sing!"

Oswald decides to await the court's action in this case before making
any explanations. Possibly no interference may be necessary. He
observes that the newsboy is not present.

For over two hours Oswald listens to the proceedings of this trib