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them in and listened as the officer testified, followed by each boy. They all told the same story. Jimmy objected to nothing and did not cross examine the boys.

Tom had already pleaded not guilty to the charges. When the magistrate asked for Tom's testimony, Jimmy spoke up and "No testimony at this time your honor.' Tom could have fallen through the floor.

The magistrate spoke:

"Mr. Warden you will

be held on $5,000.00 bail until the date of your trial, January 20, 1964."

Jimmy had arranged for a bail bondsman and Tom was released.

After leaving the courthouse, Tom and Jimmy drove to Tom's old apartment. On the way Tom asked, "Why didn't you let me tell my side of the story""

"You were going to have to stand trial regard- less of what you may have said so I decided it would be best to wait until that time. The less said at this time the better. In the meantime I'm going to put an investigator on the job and see if we can get some evidence for your defense.

They pulled up in front of Tom's apartment and walked to the door. The landlady, Mrs. Carter, was standing in the doorway with a newspaper in her hand.

She spoke: "I want you to pack your bags and get out of here today, you queer." She continued after sputtering a few times, "Picking on innocent children. It's all here in the papers, including your picture." She thrust some money into Tom's hand and continued, "That's the rent you paid in

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