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and movable as the human face. They express only a 

 limited number of thoughts and feelings. The face of 

 the lion expresses dignity; that of the tiger, cruelty; that 

 of the ox, patience. The expressions which are most fre- 

 quently on the face become after a time permanent : thus 

 the character is written on the countenance. A sullen or 

 bitter temper makes an unpleasing aspect. A genial and 

 kindly disposition will in time impart its own beauty to 

 the face. 



EFFECT OF ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO. 



SECTION V. 1. By the action of alcohol, muscle is 

 sometimes changed, in part, to fat. It thus becomes 

 flabby and feeble. 



Alcohol affects the muscles indirectly, by affecting 

 the digestion and the blood, and so spoiling their nour- 

 ishment. 



The athlete training for a prize, knows well, that, if he 

 indulges freely in alcoholic drinks, he will surely fail to 

 bring his muscles to a hard and vigorous condition. 

 Total abstinence from alcohol and tobacco is important 

 for his success. 



2, Firm and active muscles are desirable for every one. 

 The boy who thinks it manly to smoke, is, by doing so, 

 lessening that muscular power which is an admirable and 

 manly possession. The pale faces, dull eyes, and flabby 

 limbs which this practice tends to produce, give no sign 

 of manliness. 



It is true that men distinguished for strength of body 

 are often users of intoxicating drinks or tobacco. But 

 it is also true that such men frequently become diseased, 



