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and hearing normal. Well-formed. Slight difficulty in articulation, 
but a good vocabulary. Cleanly in habits; could wash, dress, and 
care for himself and do simple housework. Knew nothing of 
alphabet, but could count very well. Entered the kindergarten and 
did good work, except that he was lazy and needed constant " push- 
ing." Very awkward at first in military drill, but improving, was 
promoted and became an orderly. Approaching the age of puberty he became obscene, disobedient, untruthful, and a ring-leader of 
disorder in his club. When rebuked, would weep copiously and 
promise not to offend again, but would immediately disobey ;his sweet 
face and gentle manner would frequently deceive those in charge. 
Later, made marked improvement and became an interesting, affec- 
tionate boy, always longing for and dreaming of a mother whom 
he found eventually after many years. He became a fair musician 
and a good tailor. Father an insane epileptic, a day-laborer, was 30