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[page 259] it has never been put in force until the time of my discharge. We had never thought of asking any body but Mr. Hodgkins to go away; never had been any thing said about it to me Q. Had you ever reported the fact that you were away, before that time, to the officers of the institution? A. I dont know as I ever did. Q. And you left your charge at 9 oclock without any body to take charge of your room or your patients? A. When I went away I asked Mr. Mitchell to look out for my hall. Q. What time did you get home that night A. I dont remember. I think some where between 2 and 3; it might have been a little earlier. Q. Are you familiar with this rule, that "every person shall be held accountable for the safe keeping of every patient entrusted to his or her care, whether in the building or elsewhere, until placed in the custody of another person authorized to receive them" A. I knew there was such a rule I think I have read it over. Q. Did you know you were breaking that rule