The Archive · 1938

An Accusation

It was of major importance to me that she should have these things. She was going to be in an environment of evil. because she was going back to her mother, who was living in sin with a Jew. I wanted her to have this crucifix round her neck, because it is my belief it would protect her from the effect of such environment.

"I went to Hatfield Aerodrome, chartered a "plane, and flew to Sandwich in Kent. There was a thick sea-fog over the school and I could not get down. I flew to Canterbury Aerodrome and came over by car. 1 insisted on saying good-bye to the child and I wanted to give her these things. They would not let me see her, but gave me a letter from her and told me they had spirited her away.

Judge Beazley: How long are you going away for?

Tunstall replied that he was going to Portuguese East Africa, where he hoped to transfer to a liner going to India. If he did he would be away for 18 months.

Mr. Gibbons: Is the evidence you have given deliberate falsehood and revolting hypocrisy?—Certainly not.

You have made up every word as on have been giving your evidence?—If that is so, it will break down under cross-examination.

Are you a Catholic?—I am.

Have you once been to Mass while married to Mrs. Tunstall?—I have, with the child.

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