THE ROOT OF DISEASE.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9074, 14 February 1908, Page 7

THE ROOT OF DISEASE.

Bellingham r was a long-suffering man, and a patient one. Never had he tried to interrupt the continuous flow of conversation which Mrs'Bellingham provided. At last, however, his nerves gave out, and the doctor was called in. “He must have sleep and rest,” was verdict. He looked at Mrs” "Bellingham thoughtfully. “Madam, I will send up some sleeping-powders which must be used exactly as written on the box. Will you promise to do this, or must I order him to the hospital?” “I promise,” said Mrs Bellingham readily enough, although, wondering why he made so odd a 'request. She learned when the box came from the druggist’s, and she read on the label:— ‘ ‘ Sleeping powders to be taken night and morning—by Mrs B.”