The Mystery of the Gowns
Anon
Genre: | Short Fiction |
Subjects: | Medical Treatment, Chemistry, Amateurism, Instruments, Laboratories, Societies |
The protagonist, Jessie Jones, lives in a house where the lodger, Mr Thomson, is of a 'scientific character'. Thomson's talk of scientific and 'philosophical things' disturbs the domestic peace. He selects food according to its albumen content, belongs to the 'Amateur Chemical Society', and owns a thermometer, barometer, and a portable laboratory. (70) | |
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