The Red Seal by Natalie Sumner Lincoln
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"No," acknowledged her father. "But here is a medical man who was
on the spot when Jimmie died. What's your opinion, Stone?" Stone, suddenly conscious of the keen attention of his companions, spoke slowly as was his wont when making a serious statement. "Rochester's contention that Jimmie died from angina pectoris would seem borne out by what transpired," he said. "Undoubtedly Jimmie felt an attack coming on and used the customary remedy to relieve it -" "And what was that remedy?" questioned Mrs. Brewster swiftly. "Amy1 nitrite." Stone spoke with decision. "I could detect its presence by the fruity, pleasant odor which always accompanies the drug's use." "Ah!" The exclamation slipped from Mrs. Brewster. "Is the drug administered in water?" "No, it is inhaled - take care, you have dropped your handkerchief." Stone pulled himself up short in his speech, and bent over but the young girl was too quick for him, and stooped first to pick up her handkerchief. As she raised her head Stone caught sight of the tiny mole under the lobe of her left ear. It was the one mark which distinguished Barbara from her twin sister. Colonel McIntyre had addressed his daughter as Helen, and she had not undeceived him - Why? The perplexed physician gave up the problem. |
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