Cut slices of bread very thin, and toast dry, but do not let it burn;
put it in a pitcher, and pour boiling water on it. Toast water will
allay thirst better than almost any thing else. If it is wanted to drink
through the night, it should always be made early in the evening.


Apple Water, &c.

Roast two apples, mash them and pour a pint of water on them; or slice
raw apples, and pour boiling water on them.

Tamarinds, currant or grape jelly, cranberries, or dried fruit of any
kind, make a good drink.


Coffee.

Sick persons should have their coffee made separate from the family, as
standing in the tin pot spoils the flavor. Put two tea-spoonsful of
ground coffee in a small mug, and pour boiling water on it; let it set
by the fire to settle, and pour it off in a cup, with sugar and cream.
Care should be taken that there are no burnt grains.


Chocolate.

To make a cup of chocolate, grate a large tea-spoonful in a mug, and
pour a tea-cup of boiling water on it; let it stand covered by the fire
a few minutes, when you can put in sugar and cream.