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drop of blood, as shown in Fig. 73. Next, quickly drop the cover- 

 glass in the right hand on the drop of blood, placing the glasses 



Fio. 71 



Showing method of spreading for examination of fresh blood. 



FIG. 72 FIG. 73 



Showing the way to hold the cover-glasses. 



Touching the cover-glass to 

 the blood drop. 



together, so that each corner will be free, as shown in Fig. 74. This 

 is easily done by bringing the thumbs closely together and holding 

 the cover-glass in just the proper position before letting it drop. 



