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[page 208] of your committee have often been with them unexpectedly during the night season, and have at all times found them punctual, faithful and efficient." "Members of your committee." Mrs. Whidden, do you know that members of the visiting committee, I mean from the Council, have done that? A. I am not quite sure. Q. But you say it. A. I am quite sure that Col Robie went round with me at one time. I dont know whether Mr. Hinkley did or not. And you will read the rest, if you please. Q. That is all there is to that. I will read it though. "Two are employed on each side. These also visit basement, attics and all out buildings frequently during the might tob guard against accident or fire. We consider this watch a powerful arm of the service." That is one reference to the other sentence? A. Yes, sir. Not one month has passed that I haven't, without the night watch knowing it, taken my key- Q. I know, you have made that statement. You say here in your report to the legislature in reference to the doings of this committee that these members have done so. And I only want to refresh your memory. A. Perhaps it might be a mistake. I