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If the face in this operation be turned to- 

 ward the north, and, in the laft fvveep, an 

 opening or door-way be left to the fouth, the 

 rays of the fun will have admiffion to keep 

 the ground dry within, and affifl the wind in 

 drying the inner fide of the fheaf. 



Thefe particulars may, on paper, appear 

 tedious; but, in practice, an expert hand 

 will go through them in a few feconds of 

 time. 



There is, however, a much readier way of 

 fetting up fingle iheaves ; namely, by lifting 

 them as high as the arms will conveniently 

 reach ; and bringing them fmartly to the 

 ground with a jerking motion, which fpreads 

 the butts; but does not give the defirable 

 hollownefs ; nor tn^firmnefs which is requifite 

 in windy weather. 



When the linglets are dry enough for carry- 

 ing, they are " bound,** in the ufual banding 

 place. 



In BINDING, the band is laid upon the 

 ground, about a foot from the fkirts of the 

 finglet ; which is pulled over into it, and 

 bownd in the common manner. The original 



band 



