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[page 613] state with the discount, which he failed to do in some cases. And that was our business there. And while engaged in that investigation I went to Miss Caruthers, the woman in charge of the dry goods, and I asked her if she had ever- Mr. Baker: I wouldn't state a conversation with third parties. Q. Who was Miss. Caruthers? A. She was the woman who had charge of the dry- goods room, who sold all the dry-goods. The treasurer was allowed to sell dry goods to the help, and I understand they furnished clothing to the patients, or some thing of that kind; but I know he was allowed to sell goods to the help and she was the woman in charge, kept the accounts of the dry goods room. Q. She was connected with the hospital officially? A. She was over there at that time. Q. What were her duties there? A. To sell these dry goods and to keep the books in the dry goods room. Q. For the hospital? A. For the hospital.