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air-tight, so that the goods will not become dry. Where there is a very small, improperly arranged cigar-case, a large-sized sponge, saturated with water, will be sufficient to give proper moisture to the cigars. But, as a rule, in large establishments the cigar-stands are entirely separated from the cafe or bar, and are generally rented out to a second party, this method being usually very satisfactory and saving much trouble. When the proprietor expects to sell a large amount of cigars, it requires the sole attention of one man to keep the case in order, wait on customers, study their desires and wants, and, by striving to please, recom mending certain brands, etc., a large income can be derived daily from the sale of cigars, by an earnest, energetic, polite salesman. 56. LAST BUT NOT LEAST. I can not avoid, very well, offering a few more re marks regarding the conduct and appearance of the bartender, although I have touched upon the subject quite frequently in this book. I wish to impress on the mind of each man behind the bar, that he should look and act as neatly as possible. Bartenders should not, as some have done, have a tooth-pick in their mouth, clean their finger-nails while on duty, smoke, spit on the floor, or have other disgusting habits. If it can be avoided, they should not eat their meals behind the bar. There are other places where these things can be done, and where they will not be objec tionable features for the patrons of a place. After leaving a toilet-room a bartender should wash his hands, which, at all times, should be as clean and dry as possible. The swaggering air some bartenders have, and bv which they think they impress the customers with their importance, should be studiously avoided.