Some coincidence led to a false accusation for Patrick as sexually invert, apart from the letter. In his effort to keep Tom’s name clear, he pled guilty. His account describes his state in prison, later turning almost manic. All this time, it was Marion who came to visit once (out of guilt) and never Tom.
Tom didn’t even be near Patrick in the current times. Both Marion and Tom had friction in their relationship, moving into separate rooms, working at opposite schedules after the arrest. Something had broken.
