John Poisoner, a young student, had answered all the questions correctly.
Professor Siringe looked at the young man. He liked the answers and thought that the young student would be a fine doctor, however the examination was not over yet.
"Here is an easy question for you," said the professor. "What's the dosage to be in the case you've just described? The medicine that you suggested is the best you could think of; what I want to know now is the dosage."
"A tablespoonful.” replied the student in a strong voice.