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58. Wliat is meant by an inherited taste for liquor ? 



(See Physiology, p. 185.) 



59. Ought a person to be punished for a crime com- 

 mitted during intoxication ? 



Yes ; because he knows in taking the alcoholic poison into 

 his system what the logical effect will be upon his actions. 

 At the same time, the rum-seller ought in justice also to re- 

 ceive punishment for the criminal offense of aiding and abet- 

 ting such a state of moral perversion. 



CO. Should a boy ever smolce ? 



Never. Tobacco, in addition to its other evil effects, notably 

 stunts healthy growth. 



61. To ivliat extent are we responsible for the health of 

 our body ? 



To the extent of our neglect of known hygienic rules, or 

 even, in this age of easily-acquired information, to the extent of 

 our lack of knowledge of these rules. 



62. Why does alcohol tend to collect in the brain ? 



(See Physiology, p. 210.) 



One cause is the great affinity of alcohol for water and the 

 peculiar moisture which attaches to the brain. 



63. Does the use of alcohol tend to increase crime and 

 poverty ? 



Even its most strenuous advocates will not deny this fact, 

 of which both statistics and common observation furnish abun- 

 dant proofs. It has been estimated that four fifths of the pau- 

 perism and crime in our country result directly from strong 

 drink. 



238 1. Why does a laundress test the temperature of 

 her flat-iron by holding it near her cheek ? 



The sense of warmth is very keen in the palms of the 

 hand, the cheek, etc. This sensation is much less delicate in 

 the lips and the back of the hand. 



