I took it to the nearest chemist's, and handed it in.
The man read it, and then handed it back.
He said he didn't keep it.
I said: "You are a chemist ?" He said: "I am a chemist.

If I was a co-operative stores and family hotel combined, I might be able to oblige you.

Being only a chemist hampers me." I read the prescription.

It ran: "1 lb.

beefsteak, with 1 pt.