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by this, and comes down the nostril, when it can be 

 caught if the operator is quick enough. A handker- 

 chief is necessary, as the leech is too slippery to 

 hold in the fingers. It is generally best to let one 

 of the " syces " do this, promising him a small 

 reward when the nuisance is got rid of, as some of 

 them are wonderfully expert at it, and have untiring 

 patience. 



Wells. 



In some Indian towns there is a water supply laid 

 on to the houses by pipes, but in the majority it 

 is obtained from a well (khua) in the compound. 

 In these cases a water-carrier ("bheestie") has to 

 be kept to draw and carry water for the household 

 and stables, which he brings in a leather bag ; 

 " mussuk," the small leather bucket that he uses to 

 fill the bag with, being called a "dholl." These 

 water-bags should be renewed twice a year, as they 

 get very foul inside if kept much longer, and they 

 are only worth about Es. 2 each. Very few people 

 ever think of cleaning out the well, but it should be 

 done at least once a year, as it is surprising the 

 amount of rubbish, such as dead leaves and vegeta- 

 tion, gets into it. The landlord of the house should 

 undertake this, but it is generally difficult to get him 



