A big start is often a good one." Dick raised his head obediently and took the two quinine pills.

Soon he sank into a condition which was as near stupor as sleep.

But before he passed into unconsciousness he heard the doctor say: "Wake him soon enough in the morning, Colonel, to take two more.

What a wonderful thing for our armies that we can get all the quinine we want! The rebel supply, I know, is exhausted.

With General Quinine on our side we're bound to win." "But that isn't the only reason, doctor.