Selwyn ,
You write beautifully. I enjoyed your fire and sunshine comparison. Thank you for the information. I am leaning toward the ether-type compound or perhaps the character was a dressmaker or milliner who needed the compound for dyeing cloth or making felt. Thank you so much.
Jules and
Jim wasn't that great of a movie...just the vitriolic acid intrigued me. Thank you again for your response.
Zara