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SCOUTING FOR GIRLS 
cover the rubber sheet, which is usually put on between 
the bottom and the draw sheet. 
When the mattress is sufficiently aired, put on the pro- 
tective covering. Over this spread the lower sheet so 
that the middle fold of the sheet lies up and down the 
centre of the mattress from head to foot. Keep per- 
fectly straight. The sheet should be long enough to 
have at least fourteen inches over at ends and sides to 
tuck in. Tuck ends under mattress at head and foot 
drawing tightly so that it will be smooth and firm. Now 
tuck under at one side, folding neatly at corners, so that 
they will be mitred when finished. If there is no rubber 
nor draw sheet to put on, go to the other side of the bed 
and tuck in firmly at corners. Then, pulling the middle of 
the sheet very tightly with one hand, push the mattress 
