p the neck.

_Food and eating_

Have meals absolutely regularly and at proper intervals.
Choose foods adapted to present needs. Study adaptation of foods
so as to know how to choose.
Drink at least six glasses of pure water daily, between meals.
Always think and speak of something pleasant while eating.

_Elimination of waste_

Free the body from poisonous waste by keeping the bowels active.
By keeping the pores of the skin open.
By using a great deal of well-planned, vigorous exercise.
By general cleanliness.

_Cleanliness_

Take a cold tonic sponge or shower bath every day when in good
health.
Take a warm cleansing bath once or twice a week.
Keep the mouth and skin free from dirt and germs.
Give perfect care to the hair and the finger nails.
Wash the hands before eating or serving food.
Brush the teeth at least twice every day--on rising and on
retiring; after every meal is better still.
Avoid gathering or spreading disease germs through any form of
contact.

_Amount of sleep_

Ten and one-half hours (8:30 to 7:00) for those 10 to 14 years
old.
Ten hours (9:00 to 7:00) for those 14 to 16 years old.
Nine and one-half hours (9:30 to 7:00) for those 16 to 18 years
old.
Eight hours (10:00 to 6:00) for those 20 to 30 years old.
Lost sleep must invariably be made up.
Try to go to sleep happy.

_Rest_

When you work, work efficiently; when you rest, rest efficiently;
whatever you do, do it with all your might.
When resting, relax perfectly; let go.
Stop worrying; think of something else; think of something
cheerful.
Do not yield to impatience or to anger; they shorten life.
Think pure and beautiful thoughts; learn the beautiful thoughts of
others and say them over till they become your own.
Cultivate a well balanced mind; preserve courage and cheer.

_Prevention of illness or of a depressed state of health_

Study the laws of hygiene and of sanitation.
Avoid patent medicines of all kinds.
When ill, consult a reliable physician.
Prevent illness by following the laws of health and by regular
health examinations.

CHAPTER XVI

THE COUNTRY GIRL'S WAGE

"To preserve as things above all price
The old domestic morals of the land,
Her simple manners and her stable worth
That dignified and cheered a low estate,
... the character of peace,
Sobriety, and order, and chaste love,