of no disease nor drug which would produce these conditions."
"But Dr. Braile," he said, "mentioned a drug-"
"A suggestion only," interposed Braile hastily. "Like Dr. Lowell, I know of no drug which would cause
such symptoms."
Ricori glanced at Peters' face and shivered.
"Now," I said, "I must ask you some questions. Has this man been ill? If so, has he been under medical
care? If he has not actually been ill, has he spoken of any discomfort? Or have you noticed anything
unusual in his manner or behavior?"
"No, to all questions," he answered. "Peters has been in closest touch with me for the past week. He has
not been ailing in the least. Tonight we were talking in my apartments, eating a late and light dinner. He