A. No, sir.
Q. Did they afterwards escape from the office, and reach their homes?
A. Without any difficulty.
Q. Why didn't you consider it advisable to take them away, if they were in danger?
A. I did not consider they were in danger.
By Mr. Means:
Q. I suppose you considered them more safe, than taking them away in the street?
A. Yes, sir.
Joshua Thomas, sworn: