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THE BARB AND THE BRIDLE. 



CHAPTER II. 



I PROCEED now to describe the suppling and extension exercises 

 I have before alluded to. 



These are simple enough in themselves, certain not to be forgotten 

 when once leamt, and easy to impart in the way of instruction. 

 Their great efficacy depends, however, upon the judgment with which 

 the instructor varies them, so as to call into action alternately 

 opposite sets of muscles and ligaments, as it is by such a process only 



Fig. 1. 



Fig. 2. 



that complete supplesse can be attained. The first suppling practice 

 is performed as follows : Place the pupil in a position perfectly 



