was never used in my time • 255 About two months before the above-mentioned visit, I had placed in this kitchen, or store room, a large rattan armchair, which could hardly be taken through the doorway owing to its size.
The Hon. P.C.M.O. suggested the possibility for thieves to come through the window; firstly, this was hardly possible, secondly, as we are not allowed in the Hospital grounds, except those on or in possession of a permit, the suggestion was entirely impossible.
At this point I may add that when I handed over stock on leaving it was correct. This fact alone shows the suggestion was groundless.
"(9) Another point of displeasure was the fact that the long grass on the hillside was not cut.
On painting to the Hon. P.C.M.O. that the Chinese staff under me was small, and that they could not possibly be spared from the Hospitals and ward duties to cut grass, I was requested to state how I expended my time during