Anderson's costly experiment

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ousness of the matter on ground stopped me from protesting against the manner in which she had entered my office. The nurse,

t me. Being an expert in one's field attracts public attention. I said to myself, exhaling fearfully. Although I have no idea what awaits

charge of his case, I was immediately alerted. I shook my head slightly as images from three weeks ago s

ients, friends, and even hospital staff had gathered to satisfy their curiosi

attracted the presence of several onlookers who wanted to see things for themselves. Their whisperings could be heard as they p

of me called out and they all scurried away from

paring any of the onlookers as little as a glance. The nurse,

air". I instructed, and she opened the d

ed, turning my focus on Stuar

switched from being dazed to being apprehensive as he moved farther into the bed with every step I took toward him. He looked as thoug

rt me again". Stuart screamed, trying frantically to get the d

now!" I ordered

d, confusion written all over he

en call me Dr Sofia". I instructed, with a re

he sound of retreating footstep

I followed all the procedures.

?". Came Dr Sofia's voice, on

w facing the wall, whimpering sorrowfully. The drip now hu

turned to the nurse, who was lo

d then administer to them their afternoon dos

n I sensed when she took a last glance a

r Sofia asked, once she was

seems to have a cl

im as I instructed?". Dr Sof

st as you directed.” I replied,

tact". Dr Sofia asked, moving towards

a little. He raised his head to see who it was that had interrupted his peaceful sleep. Onc

t stood there, confused and scared, perspi

looked just in time to see Dr Sofia throw

ofia called, steadying a now u

ced him on the bed where he had

to him?" I aske

knocked him out for a f

d, surprised at Sofia's courage even

usied herself with fixing the drip Stuart had removed minutes

asked, swallowing hard, in readiness for her reply whic

y us more time". She replied, her v

to say but trailed

wards killed every other questi

t". Sofia suddenly said, moving towards