"My dear Mrs. Chalmers, if--if there is anything I can do for you." "Yes," said Pybus, "another bottle."
CHAPTER II
AFTER TAKING.
Just then Brooks came in.
"Mr. Hughes, sir, wishes to speak to you."
"Excuse me one moment--I'll be back directly."
I found Hughes waiting for me in my snuggery.
"Sorry to interrupt you, old man, but I just called in to prevent accidents."
"What do you mean?"
"You know that bottle I brought you this afternoon. I thought it was 'Aunt Jane's Jalap,' but it isn't. I found it out directly I got home. You see, I keep all sorts of bottles in my cupboard--regular chemist's shop!--and I caught hold of the wrong one by mistake."