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and hearing good. Speaks in broken sentences. Unable to wash 
and dress himself. Cleanly in habits. Entered kindergarten at 9 
years. Was fond of drawing on the slate but slow in hand-work; 
restless and talkative. Learned to dress and care for himself and 
became a useful aid in the kitchen, dormitory, and general house- 
work. Eighth child, born at full term, ordinary labor, nourished by 
mother. Had spasms soon after birth. Mother extremely nervous, 
was overtaxed in mind and body during pregnancy. Father an engi- 
neer, drank and suffered from neuralgia, and finally became insane. 
S. has I brother living also feeble-minded, and 3 brothers and 3