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womb), and a pair 'of scissors. Have also a large sponge 
and about eight ounces of sulphuric ether. 
4. The operation should be performed as follows: Place 
her upon a table or box so that she can be conveniently 
handled, saturate the sponge with sulphuric ether and hold 
it tight to her nose, making her breathe right through the 
sponge. Watch her carefully, and as soon as she is under 
the influence of it so much that she has no power of herself 
Fig. 87. Specimen of a Long-haired St. Bernard. A Splendid Breed of L»rge 
Dogs, Being Strong, Active and Intelligent. 
then take the sponge and ether away from her nose and com- 
mence to operate. Have some one to watch her head all the 
time, and when she commences to stir a little place the 
sponge saturated with ether to her nose again until she is 
quiet. Continue this all through the operation, but be careful 
not to give her too much, just enough to keep her asleep 
Have the bitch on her back. Commence operating by oiling 
the probe and passing it carefully up into the passage until 
it is in the womb. Make a cut about an inch long in the 
