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frequently consulted on this subject and often feel at a loss as to what to advise."

No. 1051 (an M.B.) "Recently I gathered the only scientific knowledge of the subject of contraceptives which I possess from your 'Wise Parenthood.' As you are aware medical men have about as small a chance of acquiring such information as have the general public."

No. 1053 (an M.B.). "I take the liberty of writing to ask you what are the methods you advise in your Clinic? I have in my mind a case of two consumptives just married in whom I take an interest (patients of mine). They do not wish to have children for fear the disease, or tendency to it, should be transmitted. If you could let me know the means you use to prevent this I should be greatly obliged and keep it secret. I am a country practitioner of twenty years' standing."

No. 2045 (an M.D.). "Would you be so kind as to see a patient of mine at your Clinic and to give her some advice (or contraceptives). I have no idea where she should go."

No. 200? (a medical woman). "In two years I have had three children and a fractured patella and I feel a physical and mental wreck. My husband and I are both

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