Rose was playing softly on the small organ that stood in the upper hall , so that Aunt Peace could enjoy it ; and all the while he talked with the old ladies , Uncle Alec was listening to the fitful music of the child , and thinking of another Rose who used to play for him . As the clock struck eight , he called out , `` Time for my girl to be abed , else she wo n't be up early , and I 'm full of jolly plans for to-morrow . Come and see what I 've found for you to begin upon . '' Rose ran in and listened with bright attentive face , while Dr. Alec said impressively , `` In my wanderings over the face of the earth , I have picked up some excellent remedies , and , as they are rather agreeable ones , I think you and I will try them . This is a herb-pillow , given to me by a wise old woman when I was ill in India . It is filled with saffron , poppies , and other soothing plants ; so lay your little head on it to-night , sleep sweetly without a dream , and wake to-morrow without a pain . '' `` Shall I really ? How nice it smells . '' And Rose willingly received the pretty pillow , and stood enjoying its faint , sweet odour , as she listened to the doctor 's next remedy . `` This is the cup I told you of . Its virtue depends , they say , on the drinker filling it himself ; so you must learn to milk . I 'll teach you . '' `` I 'm afraid I never can , '' said Rose ; but she surveyed the cup with favour , for a funny little imp danced on the handle , as if all ready to take a header into the white sea below . `` Do n't you think she ought to have something more strengthening than milk , Alec ? I really shall feel anxious if she does not have a tonic of some sort , '' said Aunt Plenty , eyeing the new remedies suspiciously , for she had more faith in her old-fashioned doses than all the magic cups and poppy pillows of the East . `` Well , ma'am , I 'm willing to give her a pill , if you think best . It is a very simple one , and very large quantities may be taken without harm . You know hasheesh is the extract of hemp ? Well , this is a preparation of corn and rye , much used in old times , and I hope it will be again . '' `` Dear me , how singular ! ''
said Aunt Plenty , bringing her spectacles to bear upon the pills , with a face so full of respectful interest that it was almost too much for Dr. XXXXX 's gravity .
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