He was silent for a moment.
"Do you take any medicine?" he asked, at length.
"Yes; Mr. Ingledew sent me some."
"What is it like?"
"I don't know; it is not disagreeable. Flossy looked at it, and said that it was a calming mixture."
"I should like to see the prescription; perhaps it does not quite suit you. And who gives it to you?"
"I take it myself; it is kept in my bed-room."
"And what else do you drink and eat?" said the Rector, smiling. "You see, I am quite a learned physician. I want to know all about your habits."
"Oh, I eat and drink just what other people do."
"Are you thirsty at night?"