but possible.\"
\"One last question, doctor. In poisoning cases of this sort, does the victim retain consciousness until the end, or near the end?\"
\"It is usual,\" he said gravely.
\"Thank you very much.\"
He went away. We had no sooner returned to the boudoir than a footman entered to announce that Dr. Slingluff was in the house and wished to know if Mrs. Varick desired to see him. Mme. Storey and I exchanged a glance. Coming at this moment,
but possible.\"
\"One last question, doctor. In poisoning cases of this sort, does the victim retain consciousness until the end, or near the end?\"
\"It is usual,\" he said gravely.
\"Thank you very much.\"
He went away. We had no sooner returned to the boudoir than a footman entered to announce that Dr. Slingluff was in the house and wished to know if Mrs. Varick desired to see him. Mme. Storey and I exchanged a glance. Coming at this moment,
