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  ...qualities of the other.--Victor Hugo
[814 MOTHERS' REMEDIES]
Securing Covering at Night.--If a delicate child has a habit of kicking the clothes off at night and so contracting chills, it is a good plan to sew a large button to each corner of the coverlet and attach a long tape loop to each corner of the bed. When fastened this will keep the bedclothes securely in place, however much the child may toss in its sleep.
Honesty.--Socrates being asked the way to honest fame, said, Study to be what you wish to seem.   "
Amusing Baby.--A simple device for keeping the baby amused and happy is to fasten at intervals upon a broad, bright ribbon the toys of which he is most fond, suspending the ribbon above the bed upon which he lies, within reach of his little hands, by securing one end to the head of the bed and the other to the foot. He will then entertain himself by the hour pushing the toys back and forth, and watching them swing above him.
Prominent Ears.--Prominent ears should always be...   Bate, John

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