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the case with some races ? Can fires be smelt at great 
distances ? 
J. B. 
(d.) Touch. 
The subject having closed his eyes, apply the points of an 
ordinary mathematical compass to different parts of the body,, 
varying the interspace between them so as to ascertain the 
minimum distance, for each part of the surface tried, at 
which the two points cease to be felt as one. 
J.B. 
No. XVIII.-ATTITUDES AND MOVE¬ 
MENTS. 
There is greater variety in the postures habitually assumed 
by different races of men than is generally known ; thus the 
Tibetans are said to sleep, by preference, on an inclined plane 
with the face downwards. Nothing is more characteristic of 
the temperament than the carriage and motions of the body* 
and they should be closely observed. Should there be any 
peculiarity in the walk, it might be desirable to ascertain the 
average time and length of pace ; this might be done by 
measuring off a piece of level ground over which the people 
are in the habit of walking, and counting the paces. It may be 
convenient to bear in mind that the regulation pace of the 
British infantry is 116 per minute, and the length 30 inches* 
making 96 yards 2 feet in a minute, and 3 miles 520 feet in an 
hour : this, however, is quicker and probably shorter than the 
pace of an average Englishman, and is never maintained on 
the line of march : probably the old regulation pace of 108 
per minute is nearer the natural standard. 
1. What is the habitual posture in sleep ? 2. In standing at 
ease ? 3. In micturition ? 4. In the accouchement of women ? 
5. In riding? [Swimming? see p. 98.] 6. Is the body well 
balanced in walking? 7. In riding, walking, or running,do they 
turn the toes in or out ? 8.1s the foot firmly planted in walking ? 
