THE WORKER AND THE WORK TO BE DOXK. 7 



mountain of evidence to prove it. The records show most con- 

 clusively that it is the men who totally abstain from the use 

 of spirits as a beverage who last longest, have the least sick- 

 ness, and do the most and best work. As a general rule, an 

 energetic brandy-drinker in the jungle is not worth his salt, 

 and as a companion in a serious undertaking, is not even to be 

 regarded as a possible candidate. 



