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[page 468] and supervisors. Q. Was there any rule or regulation that fixed precisely the duties of the chief nurse, as to the giving of medicines or otherwise? A. That was one of her special duties Q. How was that fixed? is my point. A. By the superintendent; at least, I presume so; quite sure. Q. There is nothing in the printed rules about it? A. No, sir. Q. There is no printed rule on the subject now existing? A. She was under the charge of the superintendent. Q. And you say that so far as you were seemed, she was not interfered with in the discharge of that duty by any orders of yours? A. No, sir. Q. Or with any knowledge or consent of your? A. I am very certain of it, very certain Q. Now as to the fire you spoke of, it was supposed to have been set by a patient? A. I have no doubt of it. Q. There was an amusement going on that evening at the hall? A. Yes, sir. Q. For the benefit of the patients? A. Yes, sir. Q. And a large number of the patients were there?