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[page 158] were quite often wanting those books, and they would get torn and it would be a loss to the library Q. And when you spoke to Dr. Harlow about it he thought the better thing for you would be a desk; and that is all there was about it? A. He said I didn't want a bookcase. I wanted a desk. Q. And that is all the complaint you have to make in reference to money matters is it? A. O, no. Q. What other complaints do I understand you to make? A. General complaint, that is all. Q. Have you any specific thing to state to the committee that you wanted to except the book case? A. That is the general way, referring me to Mr. Lakin, Q. Was not Mr. Lakin the man who had charge of the finances of the institution? A. Under the direction of the superintendent Q. It was for him to expend the money? A. Under the direction of the superintendent and trustees. Q. It was for him to say what money there was? A. Under the direction of the superintendent and trustees.