To preserve children take:

1 lg. grassy field
1/2 doz. children
2 or 3 sm. dogs
A pinch of brook and some pebbles

Mix the children and dogs well together and put them in the field, stirring constantly. Pour the brook over the pebbles, sprinkle the field with flowers, spread over all a deep blue sky and bake in a hot sun. When thoroughly browned, remove and set to cool in a bath tub.