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[page 693] insane man who grappled him by the throat. Ans. Yes sir. All I saw of it was the kick. Ques. Was the patient whom he kicked a very violent, powerful man. Ans. He was an excited patient, very troublesome, long armed. Ques. You re-employed Mr. Luce. Ans. Yes, thinking he would do better, having had a good reprimand. Ques. If Mr. Luce had explained to you the occurrence in the first instance as he did when you re-employed him, would you have discharged him. Ans. I might not have dine so, probably should not. I was satisfied that he was a little impatient. Ques. After you re-employed him how many years did he serve as attendant. Ans. He very soon went into the night watch. He served there some 4 years as night watch, until he was appointed supervisor. Ques. Did you find him faithful. Ans. Yes. Ques. Attentive. Ans. So far as I know. Ques. Gentle. Ans. Yes sir. Ques. Careful for the comfort of the patients during all that time. Ans. So far as I could judge. I observed him. Ques. Noted his characteristics in that respect. Ans. Yes, and others did. Others were requested to do so for the purpose of observing. Ques. You were satisfied at the end of that period