Booth's Escape Route

[BettyO]

Quote: Once upon a time, I heard Betty voice a thought that maybe Powell deliberately mounted those steps at the boardinghouse and knocked on the door - knowing that authorities were there and that he might become their objective instead of Mary and Anna. Betty - is that still a possible thought?

Hmmmm....did I say that?! Can remember! Man - it's devilish getting old!! HA!

No - I simply think that he mounted those steps thinking that he had arrived at a safe haven where he could procure a warm bed for the night, a good hot meal and perhaps a much needed hat so he could make his escape early the next morning! Southern gentleman that he was, I'm sure that once he was inside, the safety of Mary Surratt and daughter were his prime concern. He did not know how deeply Mary was involved. He once insinuated that he knew she was aware of the kidnap venture but knew nothing of the murder.