Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness in the Family a providential Opportunity of training Children to Love and Usefulness 313 CHAPTER XX. FIRES AND LIGHTS. Management of Lamps and Candles 324 CHAPTER XXI. CARE OF ROOMS. Miscellaneous Advice as to Furniture, setting Tables, Packing, and Stowing—Rules for Washing, Carving, and Helping—Care of Chambers, Kitchen, and Cellar 330 CHAPTER XXII. CARE OF YARDS AND GARDENS. Preparation of Soil—Making a Hot-bed—Re-potting—Laying out Yards and Gardens—Care of house Plants—Propagation of Plants—Ingrafting—Cultivation of Fruit by Women Page 349 CHAPTER XXIII. SEWING, CUTTING, AND FITTING. How to instruct in these Arts in common Schools 361 CHAPTER XXIV. ACCIDENTS AND ANTIDOTES. Treatment of the Drowned—Antidotes for Poisons—Conduct in Thunder-storms and Fires 366 CHAPTER XXV. RIGHT USE OF TIME AND PROPERTY. Meaning of the Word Right—How do Men decide what is wise, best, and right?—What is an intuitive Principle in all rational Minds—Who are called righteous and virtuous Men in all Nations and Ages—Effect of Danger in deciding what is right—The Law of Rectitude or Right—Distinction between emotive Love and voluntary Love illustrated by Christ’s Teachings and Example—Explanation of “Faith,” “Love,” and “Repentance,” as taught by Jesus Christ—The proportion of Time and Property required of the Jews—Illustrations of Christian Benevolence—Self-denying Benevolence happifying, and can be cultivated—Consideration of various Modes of Charity 370 CHAPTER XXVI. CARE OF INFANTS. Remarks of Herbert Spencer and Dr. Combe—Advice of medical Writers—Best Remedy for Fevers 390 CHAPTER XXVII. MANAGEMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.