. The philosophy of living, or, The way to enjoy life and its comforts. periencing a sensation of chilliness under themost favourable circumstances, and feeling as if cladin a garment of iron or lead. Other things have been recommended as fit forarticles of dress—as dressed skins, oiled silk, etc.;but as these are more proper for invalids than for thehealthy, it is the province of the attending physician 154 THE PHILOSOPHY OF LIVING. to direct in this matter. Briefly, then, to conclude,I would say that every person, without exception, inour climate, should, in the winter season, wear acomplete
. The philosophy of living, or, The way to enjoy life and its comforts. periencing a sensation of chilliness under themost favourable circumstances, and feeling as if cladin a garment of iron or lead. Other things have been recommended as fit forarticles of dress—as dressed skins, oiled silk, etc.;but as these are more proper for invalids than for thehealthy, it is the province of the attending physician 154 THE PHILOSOPHY OF LIVING. to direct in this matter. Briefly, then, to conclude,I would say that every person, without exception, inour climate, should, in the winter season, wear acomplete envelope made of woollen stuff, (the feet,of course, not excepted,) and if there be any objec-tion on account of the irritation caused by the flan-nel, a garment may be worn under it of cotton, lin-en, or silk, as may be most agreeable. Over thismay be worn any additional dress that fancy maydictate, provided it is sufficient in quantity, and wornin a manner not to expose any part of the body, orto interfere with the healthy and full operation of anyof the 156
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