Note I — Chapter XI · Two Boys Are Late
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An easy way to crack ice is to place a piece about the size of your fist in a strong piece of cloth, and hammer it into bits.
To keep ice chips, lay a piece of wool flannel over a small sieve, and place the chipped ice on this, allowing it to drain into a bowl. Wrap the flannel over the ice. This keeps the warm air out from the ice and the cold air in.