Then wet a large cloth (_a large towel is the best_,) with the Preservative and lay it over the chest and abdomen. This should be kept wet with the Preservative from four to eight hours, the longer the better; also wet cloths with the Preservative and lay over the face and hands. Be particular to press the cloth down well around the eyes, ears and neck. This effectually prevents any discoloration, or if it has already turned dark, the complexion will be restored as white as in life. These cloths should also be kept wet with the Preservative from four to six hours, and even longer in some cases; this is all very quickly done, and easy to do by any one after they once understand it. Now leave the body in this position on the inclined board for about 18 to 24 hours, when it can be dressed and placed in the casket. The cloths can now be removed from the face during the day, but should be replaced during the night and be kept wet with the Preservative, as a certain preventative against discoloration. The undertaker can leave orders with the friends to wet these cloths and lay them over the face at night, thus saving himself the trouble of going back to look after it. Remember, it is always best to let the body lie in the inclined position about 24 hours before placing it in the casket, and if kept in the casket over night the foot end of the casket should be lowered during the night-time in order that the inclined position of the body may be retained. CHAPTER III. Directions to Observe in a More Obstinate Case. When the body is to be kept longer, it is best to first empty the stomach of whatever mucous or other substance can be got out of it. This is done easiest by turning the body onto its side, with the head drooping a little over the side of the bed or couch or whatever the body may be lying upon, and by pressing with your hand upon the stomach a portion of its contents will run out. A washbowl or chamber, placed in a chair, is handiest for this purpose. (And here I would say, it is always best to inject into the stomach about one-quarter of a pint of the Preservative before attempting to empty it, as this will so effectually deodorize the contents of the stomach that no offensive odor or smell will arise when you empty it into the vessel, thus keeping the room free from stench.) Immediately after emptying the stomach, place the body in an inclined position, with the head ten or twelve inches higher than the feet, as before stated (preferably on the cooling board if you have one, and the steeper the incline the better), and again inject with the syringe about one pint of the Preservative into the stomach. This, as before stated, will effectually prevent any further fermentation or decay of any substance remaining in the stomach.