Indeed, it may be said that he actually never gave up, though it is a fact that the second potion was successfully placed inside him.

But by the time this feat was finally accomplished, Mr.Schofield had proved that, in spite of middle age, he was entitled to substantial claims and honours both as athlete and orator--his oratory being founded less upon the school of Webster and more upon that of Jeremiah.
So the thing was done, and the double dose put within the person of Penrod Schofield.

It proved not ineffective there, and presently, as its new owner sat morosely at table, he began to feel slightly dizzy and his eyes refused him perfect service.

This was natural, because two tablespoons of the cloudy brown liquor contained about the amount of alcohol to be found in an ordinary cocktail.

Now a boy does not enjoy the effects of intoxication; enjoyment of that kind is obtained only by studious application.