"Don't you dare try it, doctor."
"Listen. We have to leave this auto soon. I warn you, Alice, not to attempt to make me trouble. Just so sure as you do, you will get your dose."
Alice was silent.
She preferred Dr. Garshaski's threats to his love-making. It was a relief to find that he was not disposed to try the latter now.
They were rapidly approaching Chinatown.
At last they hit Dupont street and ran on to Washington, where they turned up the hill, stopping in front of China alley.
The Chinamen jumped out and stood for a moment.
"All right, the coast is clear, doctor," one said in Chinese.
"Take the box out and be quick," replied the doctor.
This was done.