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cold water on him, and afterwards plunged him into the pail. 

 Tile effect was instantaneous, and almost miraculous : the 

 child immediately opened his eyes, the spasms relaxed, and 

 he called for a drink. From that moment he continual 1.1- 

 pidly to recover ; the spasms now and then recurred, and 

 were as often relieved by the application of cold water. He 

 got likewise wine to drink, and some mixed with his food. 

 In a few days he was restored to his ordinary health. 







