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the body and legs, but unless in special 

 cases — as when the skin is extremely 

 greasy or dirty — this cannot be recom- 

 mended. It is much better to wisp or 

 scrape well, or both, and then clothe 

 and bandage, if the body is wet, leaving 

 the thorough cleaning to be carried out 

 when circumstances are favourable. 

 More especially should this procedure 

 be observed in winter, in order to avoid 

 what is known as ' mud fever.' If 

 perfect drying could be ensured im- 

 mediately after washing, perhaps no 

 harm would result ; but as this cannot 

 always be relied upon, washing had 



better be dispensed with." 

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