218 MY OWN EXPERIENCE. 



I must leave it to the reader to put a price on 

 my own personal labour, time, &c.; do not .set 

 them down at too low a figure. 



All dainty food I distribute with my o^vn 

 hands, or give it in charge to one who is 

 acquainted with the wants and circumstances of 

 my favourites. 



Even as late as ten o'clock, on a summer night, 

 I may be seen, basket in hand, containing 

 vinegar, oil, and other ".impedimevtd," making 

 the round of the houses and coops, in which 

 some of the occupants reqiiire the different 

 medicines. 



Should roup unfortunately appear, a regular 

 routine of washing is established ; a small basin 

 for vinegar, and a sponge, are produced from my 

 basket, and every night, and every morning, 

 each sufferer is attended to. 



Such care is rewarded by the speedy rec jvery 

 of the patients, and then I gladly lay aside the 

 physic for the food, and rejoice the hearts of 

 the convalescents with some little additional 

 treat. 



They all know me quite well, and, at the 



