Richard Wright wrote:

> I think you will find that William drank 'liquorice' water. You can
> read Richmal Crompton's own recipe at
>
> http://www.manuscripts.co.uk/stock/8030.HTM

Oh, yes, the old 'bootlaces' - which you can still get here! We
used to do that too: chop them up into half inch lengths, stuff them in
a bottle, and leave them a day or so to dissolve. Takes ages! It makes
a dark brown sticky liquid that is OK if you like licorice - which I don't!


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