And I must say still that I doubt them. Now in the
first place, the mere insertion of a hypodermic needle--of course,
you've had it done, Guy--is something so painful that anyone in
his senses would cry aloud. Then to administer a drug that way
requires a great deal of skill and knowledge of anatomy, if it is
to be done with full and quick effect."
Garrick said nothing, but continued to regard the hollow point
which he had obtained somewhere, perhaps on a previous case.
"Why, such an injection," I continued, recalling the result of my
former careful investigations on the subject, "couldn't act
instantaneously anyhow, as it must if they are to get away with
it. After the needle is inserted, the plunger has to be pushed
down, and the whole thing would take at least thirty seconds. And
then, the action of the drug. That would take time, too. It seems
to me that in no case could it be done without the person's being
instantly aware of it and, before lapsing into unconsciousness,
calling for help or--"
"On the contrary," interrupted Garrick quietly, "it is absurdly
easy.
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