A Sequence in Crime. symphony concert. Helen was in a very cheerful mood. On February 8 her marriage would be announced. One week only need elapse and she would stand before the world as Carl's wife. About ten o'clock she retired.
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Helen complained of a feeling of numbness and a choking sensation. "I can't feel your hand at all, Frances. I believe I am dying." The girls were frightened, and Miss Day was called. She found Helen unconscious,
HELEN POTIS. Her room-mates returned in about half an hour, and found her sleeping. She awoke within a very few moments after their entry, and told them that she had had such lovely dreams, which she wished would go on for ever. A few moments after they had retired and the light was turned out, Miss Carson heard her moan. She arose and went to her.
and immediately sent for Dr. Fowler, the school physician. The latter's diagnosis was quickly made. Every symptom pointed to opium poisoning. Realizing that the case was one of the utmost gravity, he sent for two associates. The usual remedies were applied. Artificial respiration was forced, black coffee, atropine, digitalis and oxygen
