diff --git a/src/fountain.c b/src/fountain.c
index 34fa0a24c0..d4576f015d 100644
--- a/src/fountain.c
+++ b/src/fountain.c
@@ -749,13 +749,15 @@ drinkfountain(void)
         pseudo->cursed = 0;
         pseudo->blessed = 1;
         peffects(pseudo);
-
+        obfree(pseudo, (struct obj *) 0);
+        
         /* gain ability, blessed if "natural" luck is high */
         pseudo = mksobj(POT_GAIN_ABILITY, FALSE, FALSE);
         pseudo->cursed = 0;
         pseudo->blessed = !littleluck;
         peffects(pseudo);
-
+        obfree(pseudo, (struct obj *) 0);
+        
         display_nhwindow(WIN_MESSAGE, FALSE);
         pline("A wisp of vapor escapes the fountain...");
         exercise(A_WIS, TRUE);