"I have a little vial of the same drug here," said Nick, producing the one which he had picked up in the snow.[Pg 32]
Dr. Lord took it in his hand and examined it curiously.
"You are certain that this is the same fluid?" he said, looking inquiringly at Nick.
"Absolutely certain, doctor. And it strikes me that it is a rather dangerous one to give a hypodermic injection with."
"You forget," said the doctor, "that all drugs are greatly diluted before being used for injection purposes."
"That is true," said Nick, apologetically.
"However," said Dr. Lord, "I shall consider it a favor if you will allow me to examine this. I have never seen anything like it before."
"You may do so," said Nick, and he continued: "Perhaps you would like to know where I discovered the point of the syringe?"
"Yes. Where did you find it?"
"In a dead man’s wrist!"