THE SMALL WORRIES OF LIFE.
LTo THE EDITOR OP THE " SPECTATOR."
SIR,—The Spectator of January 16th contains an essay on " The Small Worries of Life," which I read with the greatest interest, mentally nodding assent to the writer's various statements, with the exception of one,—viz. : " Knitting as a sedative for harassed or agitated nerves." May I be allowed to correct this statement, as being the reverse of efficacious?' It is well known that Germany is a knitting country, and there the first thing a medical man forbids, in the case of nerve complaints, is knitting (der Strickstrunipf). It is con- sidered every bit as bad as morphine or alcohol, although in itself harmless. I speak feelingly, belonging to the fortunate sex which is most troubled with nerves.—I am, Sir, &c.,
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