The experiment of Mother Tinctures are identical to those prescribed for the tincture or alcoholatures mentioned in the pharmacopoea.

For a while, I shall have to make a conscious effort to smile, nod, stand and perform the thousands of little gestures which constitute life on Earth, and then those gestures will become reflexes again.

There was a collection of lead soldiers in one of the cases, possibly antiques, but Polly knew that all lead soldiers, even those cast in Hong Kong a week ago last Monday, have an antiquey look.

This is a golden opportunity