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us at 15 years, when photograph was taken. Rather dull expres- 
sion, pale complexion, brown hair and eyes. Learned to read and 
write, but his medium of development has been chiefly through the 
hands. Is deft at any kind of manual work ; has been in shoe-shop 
for a number of years, and makes a very good shoe ; can mend clocks 
and umbrellas and has been quite successful in attempts at wood 
carving. During attacks, which last but a few moments, grows sud- 
denly pale and occasionally is convulsed, but without loss of con- 
sciousness. Attacks modified by treatment, occur only at long inter- 
vals ; never more than 3 during the year. 

Second child ; ordinary labor ; nourished by mother. Father, an 
ignorant laborer, 27, and mother 22, at time of J.'s birth. Father 
and both grandfathers drunkards. Paternal grandfather died of