BALLS. 



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hand is withdrawn 

 from the mouth, the 

 tongue is let loose, 

 and the ball generally 

 swallowed. 



Balls cannot be 

 conveniently given 

 unless wrapped up in 

 paper; but for this 

 purpose the softest 



and thinnest should 

 , i _ . FIG. 886. After giving ball, 



be chosen. In hold- 

 ing the tongue with the left hand, while the ball is intro- 

 duced, great care is required, as the rough and violent manner in 



FIG. 887. Giving a drench. 



which this is sometimes done often injures the tongue, or lacerates 

 the under part of it. The mustdes by which swallowing is effected 



