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the medical man, who, no doubt, had no other motive in asking the name than merely to place it in his list of calls.
"Smith," said the colonel.
The medical man gave a short dry sort of cough, as he wrote "Master Smith"

Johanna's Alarm at the Sight of Sweeney Todd
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upon his tablets, and then promising to return in half an hour, he took his leave.
At the expiration of half an hour Tobias was put under a course of treatment. His head was shaved, and a blister clapped upon the back of his neck. The room was darkened, and strict quiet was enjoined.
"As soon as he betrays any signs of consciousness, pray send for me, sir," said the surgeon.