Q. And do I understand that one side of it was solidly hinged with an iron rod and that the other side of the gate was fastened by a chain locked by a padlock? A. A small lock.
Q. The lock required a key to open it? A. Yes, sir; a small key.
Q. How high was this gate? A. I should think four or five feet.
Q. And was I correct in saying it folded up like an accordion when not in use? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Where was the other one located? A. On the stairway which led from the dress circle entrance up to the landing above.
Q. And was it secured and locked in the same manner as the other gate? A. Yes, sir.
PURPOSE OF THE TWO GATES.
Q. Consider the first one; what was its function? A. In order that we could have system in handling the house.
Q. Yes; but what was it used for? A. When people were going upstairs that gate simply turned them for the balcony stairway.