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tended sidewise, stretched above the head, 

 thrust straight forward, with the arms thrust 

 straight forward and the forearms bent at right 

 angles to them and with the arms flung back- 

 ward as far as possible. Execute the forearm 

 movements with the arms falling at the side, and 

 also with the elbow as high as the shoulder. 



After you have performed these exercises for 

 a few days, you will begin to find it possible to 

 make yourself limp and lifeless when necessary, 

 and the knowledge will be almost as valuable as 

 the ability to hold yourself firm and steady. 

 You will find the exercises in Mrs. Thompson's 

 " Society Gymnastics," but these are all that 

 you will need for at least one week, especially if 

 you have to devote many hours to the task of 

 persuading the society young lady not to leave 

 your class unto you desolate. 



