FOOTNOTES:
[3] There is no objection to this form in particular cases where it is desired to go to an extreme in straightening the toe, provided that side of the separator next the small toes be kept straight, and the increase of width made to throw the great one still farther inward. It may be done by filing off the forward corner of the upright portion till its two sides are separated nearly back to the opposite corner, when a wedge of leather can be inserted to keep them apart. There must be plenty of room in the upper, or the pressure of such a separator may create soreness at the nail.