One of my earliest memories is escaping from my cot and sneaking out
to the cinema, by hiding in my nursemaid’s bustle. (Boy, but was it
dark in there!)

This must have been some 40 years ago.

I remember the movie distinctly … Well, being my first visit to the
cinema, it’s not the sort of thing that anyone would forget, would
they?

The movie was ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ and I empathised with the
character called Jem, played by Philip Alford. To me, still in nappies
(I was in nappies until my late twenties), he seemed so grown up.

I did hear that Jem had become a high-powered researcher on some very
‘hush-hush’ project for NSA or GCHQ. But, it’s possible, that this may
have been an entirely different person.

Assuming that there are no prohibitions on disclosure (for reasons of
National Security), does anyone know what really happened to Jem?

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Request for Question Clarification by jem-ga on 10 Sep 2003 12:48 PDT

Hi Bryan :)

Just to let you know, I am on the case ;)  Unfortunately, I seem to be
having "intermittent access problems" re: my internet connection this
evening so my efforts may take some time to post!

Kind regards
:) jem-ga

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Clarification of Question by probonopublico-ga on 10 Sep 2003 14:07 PDT

WOW!

The spooks have got your number.

Quick, look outside ...

Is anyone lurking?

Phew!! That was close but I think I've escaped the lurkers....okay,
whilst the internet connection is still stable.....here goes;

Top 5 suggestions for what happened to Jem (in no particular order of
preference):

1. Jem became a tailor, specialising in darning socks and patching
torn pants.
2. Jem became a real estate "scout", specialising in locating unused
properties for sale
3. Jem and Scout went into the knife sharpening business
4. Jem and Boo opened a joke/novelty shop, specialising in Halloween
favours
5. Jem, inspired by....[CENSORED FOR REASONS OF NATIONAL SECURITY] and
.......[CENSORED FOR REASONS OF NATIONAL SECURITY] and also freelances
as a high powered researcher.

Wishing you untroubled internet connections and happy memories of
darkened cinemas and many thanks for the fun question :)

Kind regards
jem-ga 

p.s. 

currently reading: The Optimum Nutrition Bible by Patrick Holford
(whilst recovering from several glasses of champagne and some very
nice 1988 vintage port)

currently listening to on audiotape: Beowulf (Seamus Heaney's BBC
Radio 4 broadcast)

pages for people interested in "To Kill A Mockingbird": 

http://mockingbird.chebucto.org/

Hi, Jem

It all makes good sense.

But you forgot the ear infection caused by too many bagpipes.

My thanks also to fp & pf.

Yesterday, I gave a tip to PG. A PG Tip - gettit?

Kindest regards

Bryan

How about a quiz?

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/mocking/quiz.html

Or an "In-Depth Analysis"?

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/mocking/terms/charanal_2.html

It is my theory that Jem became a bartender for this establishment:

http://www.octequila.com/fx/poster01.jpg

Hi Bryan 

Many thanks for the rating and the tip :) Glad it all makes sense!
I'll explain the "tip" bit to PG, just in case - LOL.

Kindest regards
jem-ga :)