Absinthean

[...] rather than the bizarre, green-complexioned “artiste” of absinthean romance.

Having supped the season's fill of absinthean and dopish horror, the playgoer may now, if he likes, take the milk-and-watery way to bed. Fortunately, there are other ways of enjoying oneself in the theatre besides just listening to the play.

The unfortunate dog will, during ten minutes, have had an attack of intoxication and absinthean epilepsy; but at the end of an hour he will have recovered completely.