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 it hurtful in moderate quantity, spread upon fine white bread, which is of the best sort at Carlsbad.

Strawberries are so plentiful, and last so long, that patients are tempted to eat them. Their acidity, disturbing the action of our alkaline waters, deranges the bowels, and occasions colic or diarrhea, whilst, on the other hand, the innumerable seeds of that fruit, by their astringent quality, produce sometimes costiveness. Every sort of raw fruit must be interdicted, but compotes are harmless.

Our digestive powers being sufficiently employed with the elaboration of the water and of a moderate breakfast, warm and cold meat (déjeûners à la fourchette) are inadmissible.

The dinner hour varies from one to three o’clock. The bill of fare is exactly regulated in eating-houses. Those who bring their own cook, must follow the instructions of their physician about forbidden or allowed dishes.

Bohemian, Hungarian, Austrian and various foreign wines can be had at Carlsbad; but their choice depends much more upon their genuineness than upon their name; and whatever sort is adopted, great moderation is indispensable. The necessity of a quiet sleep, and of going the next day to the wells with an empty stomach, does not admit of a regular supper. Every patient, according to his own predilection, should content himself with tea, chocolate, or soup.