to a certain address and wait until he contacted me there.

The address turned out to be a large apartment building in the better part of town, and following or- ders I went to apartment #814 and was admitted by a most attractive girl. Her name was Carol, and she was Bill's fiancee. He had called her and explained the circumstances of my arrival. That night, Bill called and told me that he had checked my story and alibi and other facts pertaining to the robbery and was sure of my innocence. He told me to stay where I was for a few days until things simmered down and we could determine what our next step would be. I was further told to stay in the apartment, not to go out or phone anyone and to do exactly as I was told by Carol, as she was taking quite a chance hiding me. I promis- ed and settled down to wait, as the last thing in the world I wanted was to be returned to the farm or jail.

I had arrived at Carol's about five in the afternoon and by the time Bill had finished his investigation and made his phone call it was after six. I suddenly felt weak and hungry and very much alone. Carol made dinner for us and I helped as best I could and insisted on washing the dishes afterwards to show some form of appreciation. Carol, as I said, was a very attractive girl and her sympathy to me after hearing my entire story was heartwarming. No one had ever taken an interest in me as she seemed to and I was very grate- ful.

When the time to retire arrived she lead me to a bedroom which she told me was mine. Hers was next to it. She found a new toothbrush for me and gave me a towel and washcloth. After I had washed and was ready for bed she came into my room and handed me a nightgown. I was very embarrassed and told her I'd rather sleep in my underwear. She told me not to be silly, as I had only one change of clothes and I was to wash them each night until we knew what we were to do or until others could be brought in. Not wanting to get out of line at this early stage of our relation- ship, I did as I was told. Undressing, I donned the

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