around the area above Jimmy’s elbow and pulling it tight enough to allow the veins in Jimmy’s forearm to become pronounced.  He inserted the plastic pipe from the container to the end of the syringe, and then rubbed Jimmy’s forearm with a disinfection swab.  “Are you ready?”

Jimmy nodded, and Amanda rubbed his shoulders, so proud of his bravery.  The Professor stuck the needle into Jimmy’s arm and immediately blood flowed from the vein into the small container.  When it was almost full the Professor pulled the needle out quickly and held a small piece of cotton wool over the tiny puncture wound.  He applied some pressure and after a moment removed the cotton wool. 

“There we go!” the Professor tousled Jimmy’s hair through the bars.  “T...

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