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CONTENTS
pupils—Orange-peel and water—Quilp on fire—" Pass the
rosy"—Harold Skimpolc—Joey Bagstock—Brandy-and-
tar-water—That ass Pumblechook—An inexhaustible bottle
—^Jaggers's luncheon—Pickwick f. total abstinence—Every
thing an excuse for a dram—Brandy and oysters—" The
inwariable "—Milk-punch—Charm of the Piciwki Papers
Pages 211-226
CHAPTER XX
SWORN OFF !
Introduction of temperance into England—America struck it
first—Doctor Johnson an abstainer—Collapse of the Per
missive Bill—Human nature and forbidden fruit—Eftects of
repressive legislation—Sunday closing in Wales—Paraffin for
miners—Toasting her Majesty—A good win—A shout and
a drink—Jesuitical logic of the prohibitioners—The end
justifies the means—A few non-alcoholic recipes—Abstainers
and alcohol—Pure spring-water -v. milk-punch—"Tried
baith ! " .
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227-237
INDEX OF RECIPES
239-243
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