“He will need laudanum these first days of recovery. Do you know how it is administered?” As I was shaking my head, Mr. Pierce said, “I can help her. What’s the dose?” “Begin with twelve drops every four hours. We can adjust that if necessary. You know what you’re looking for, don’t you, Pierce?” Mr. Pierce nodded. “Will you fetch the bottle now?” “I’ve got some in my bag. You don’t have any, do you?” “Never touch the cursed stuff anymore, if I can help it.” I felt fairly invisible, and so I was surprised to see something else pass between them. Some unspoken history. Judging by Fairchild’s
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I suspect Pierce was once addicted to laudanum.
