human
There, he said,
gpt
Yes, I said, looking with no little interest at the powder which he had turned out of the tiny scales he had used.
human
The cook is sure to stir it well too. But, Mr Frewen, will that little pinch or two of stuff be enough?
gpt
Plenty, he said.
human
It is as far as I dare go, for it is most potent.
gpt
And it will send them off to sleep?
human
Into a sleep so deep that it would be impossible to awaken them for some hours.
gpt
Ugh! I ejaculated, as I took the little packet and thrust it into my pocket.
human
I hope, if ever you give me any physic, you'll be careful not to give me any out of the wrong bottle.
gpt
I'll take care, he said.
human
Mind you warn Mr Brymer to be very careful too.