attentive mind in such a manner as to make his face known as long as the person retained his faculties. Recall to mind the face of Washington, of Lincoln, and of Grant, and think what special feature is most prominent or characteristic, and it will then be perceived why these faces are easily remembered. Think of the face of a friend, and ask yourself if it is not his curly hair, squinting eye, or pleasant smile that presents itself first to your mind when you recall his face. By these means it will be found that a face, if seen only for a moment, may be remembered for years.
In like manner one may remember his pathway through a strange country so as to find his way back to his starting point. Instead of noting peculiarities of the features of the face, he must note those of the country through which he passes. He
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