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the fruit commences to decay, the imperfect specimens can 
be removed in time to prevent the disease spreading. . . . 
It really seems as if nothing would satisfy some people as 
to the proper time for using fruit, unless they may enjoy 
the privilege of pushing their thumbs into the skin all over 
the surface. It is scarcely necessary to add that the prac¬ 
tice quickly induces decomposition. Whenever you handle 
fruit, imagine for the time being that it is eggs, and govern 
your actions accordingly.” 
