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doctors but we seem to be hopeless ignoramuses on this subject."

No. 101. (a medical practitioner). "I have just finished reading your interesting and instructive book 'Married Love': although a practitioner of twelve years, and a married man with four children, it has taught me many things I did not know before and concerning which many of our profession are ignorant. A question frequently asked in private practice is 'what means of prevention do you advise?' I have always advised coitus interruptus. You are evidently strongly of opinion that this has harmful effects, which are clearly pointed out in your book. [See fuller account p. 69 ante.] I would like to hear what method you consider most suitable."

No. 2023 (An M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.). "Can you give me any help as to what answer to give my patients who ask as to the best and safest preventative? That question I get frequently and for a time I advised the simple douche but some patients and my own wife found it not reliable." [See p. 116 ante.]

No. 510 (a medical practitioner). "I have frequently to advise patients upon the subjects dealt with in your books, and am only too well aware how little we medical