Both were elderly and in delicate health, and it was my earnest hope that by reading Mrs.Henderson's book, which was sent to them, they would be convinced of their errors and turn over a new leaf--I was disappointed.

Both, in returning the book, made substantially the same answer.

"Mrs.Henderson's work is very interesting, but at my time of life it is not advisable to change life-long habits.

I eat flesh moderately, and never drink much wine." They both seemed to overlook the crucial problem as to whether or not animal food contains hurtful poison.

If it does, it should not be eaten at all.