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19 all her cost would be thrown away, if she had not her full measure; and accordingly produced it the next time of meeting, which, as they surveyed, filled them with admiration! which one of then expressed in this manner: Neighbour, there is some other cause why you are not got with child; if this be the right measure, I do swear your husband is a man every inch of him, and therefore must needs tell you that the fault is not in him. I know not how it is, said the young woman, very disconsolately, but I am sure I have given the exactest and truest measure. --But, that the woman might not be cast down, Come, come, said one of the good natured creatures, who was for forwarding the business, do not be cast down, but use means, and you may yet have children enough; for I know a young married couple just in your case, and by the advice of a worthy and learned physician, the wife' was got with child very effectually, and this was the whole process of the business:

The Doctor advised the husband to go into the country, and stay with his uncle for a fortnight, and then return home; but he ordered it so, that she last day's journey might be au easy one; and the wife had notice of his coming, and dressed herself in all the gaity she could devise, and had a good supper of light digestion, ready to