"Cascara" Quotes from Famous Books
... up as an example to the whole city by his position, walking so often in procession as he does before the eyes of all men. Even a chemist scarcely takes so much upon himself. In respect of the body he may, I'll allow you,—for no verger has to do with prussic acid, iodine, cascara and all such-like,—but in respect of what I might all the uplifting of the soul not a doubt of it but that the verger comes far before any chemist. It's a solemn thing to think of, and I hope, if so be as I'm elected, I shall be worthy of the position. I see Mr. Dean to-morrow, ... — In the Wilderness • Robert Hichens |