ounded, while the strained fluid should
be bottled in a large stoppered vial. To the pasty mass in the mortar
add half an ounce of sugar, and eight ounces of rose water, and strain
again. This process must be repeated three times.

To the thirty-two ounces of fluid, add twenty grains of the bichloride
of mercury, dissolved in two ounces of alcohol, and shake the mixture
for five minutes. The fluid should be applied with a towel,
immediately after washing, and the skin gently rubbed with a dry
cloth, till _perfectly_ dry. Wilson, in his work on _Healthy Skin,_
writes as follows:

"Substances are sold by the perfumers called depilatories, which are
represented as having the power of removing hair. But the hair is
not destroyed by these means, the root and that part of the shaft
implanted within the skin still remain, and are ready to shoot up
with increased vigour as soon as the depilatory is withdrawn. The
effect of the depilatory is the same, in this respect, as that of a
razor, and the latter is, unquestionably, the better remedy. It must
not, however, be imagined that depilatories are negative remedies,
and that, if they do no permanent good, they are, at least,
harmless; that is not the fact; they are violent irritants, and
require to be used with the utmost caution."

1711. To Clean Hair Brushes.

As hot water and soap very soon soften the hair, and rubbing completes
its destruction, use soda, dissolved in cold water, instead; soda
having an affinity for grease, it cleans the brush with little
friction. Do not set them near the fire, nor in the sun, to dry, but
after shaking well, set them on the point of the handle in a shady
place.

1712. To Clean Sponge.

Immerse it in cold buttermilk, and soak for a few hours, then wash out
in clean water.

1713. The Young Lady's Toilette.

i. _Self-Knowledge--The Enchanted Mirror._

This curious glass will bring your faults to light,
And make your virtues shine both strong and bright.

ii. _Contentment--Wash to Smooth Wrinkles._

A daily portion of this essence use,
'Twill smooth the brow, and tranquillity infuse.

iii. _Truth--Fine Lip-salve._

Use daily for your lips this precious dye.
They'll redden, and breathe sweet melody.

iv. _Prayer--Mixture, giving Sweetness to the Voice._

At morning, noon, and night t