Ruby Gregory was startled by Steve Burton's sudden statement.
She hadn't quite fully awakened yet when Steve, with a start, abruptly stood up from the ground. He stared directly into Ruby's eyes, solemnly clarifying for himself, "Ruby, I swear to you, it's a vitamin, I never changed the medicine inside. Think about it carefully. Who had the opportunity to approach your bag while you weren't paying attention and swapped the medicine?"
Ruby watched Steve's expression, which didn't at all resemble a joke. She moistened her lips, slightly calming the anger in her gut, and according to Steve's suggestion, she began to think carefully.
