food itself on the palate and tongue are most power- couraging gluttony. That is their way. They can- This is quite aside from the nutriment supplied by mixed with saliva which is an essential condition in on the digestive apparatus. not take up anything in moderation. Temperance is the taste, in order to produce the most beneficial re- the beer, and the direct stimulating effect of the alcohol their physical condition, under these premises, are tion. the virtue farthest removed from them. of equal digestibility. Their chemical composition and serves to heighten the pleasure of eating, it thereby lowed will so satisfy both appetite and hunger as sults upon the system. All the ordinary foods, proper- should appeal to the eye, the touch, the smell, and to induce moderate eating. But such food as is taken The anti-alcoholists will now charge me with en- ally stimulating influence, if thoroughly chewed and The Rule of "Not Too Much/' 13 all food and without which it should never be swal- performs a highly important function in aid of diges- Savory food, not seasoned so as to exert an abnorm- ly prepared, masticated and insalivated, are practically ful aids of digestion. If, then, a glass of beer or wine I am not advocating gluttony. Quite the contrary.