See this box--" and he now began to praise the tooth-powder and cure for toothache he had invented.

Next he passed to the head, and described in vivid colors, its various pains.

But they too were to be cured, people need only buy his arcanum.

It was to be had for a trifle, and whoever bought it could sweep away every headache, even the worst, as with a broom.
Adrian listened to the famous doctor with mouth wide open.

Specially sweet odors floated over to him from the hot surface of the stove before the booth, and he would have gladly allowed himself a plate of fresh cakes.