Making a large hard knot, soaking same in water or enclosing in its folds a marble or two should be gently but firmly discouraged.
(Making a large hard knot, soaking same in water or enclosing in its folds a marble or two; should be; gently but firmly discouraged)
Making a large hard knot, soaking same in water or enclosing in its folds a marble or two
should be
gently but firmly discouraged