elt a brute for not returning
his affection so warmly. But I was surprised when later I awoke
to find him occupied in _fellatio_ and endeavoring to obtain my
response. Had it been anyone else I should have resented strongly
such a liberty, and our acquaintance would have ended, but I
cared for him too well, though never very demonstrative. This
episode led to discussion of the topic. He told me that his
sexual strength was great, that he had tested it in many ways,
and that it was essential to his well-being that he should have
satisfaction in some way. He loathed prostitution and considered
it degrading; he felt physically attracted to some women and
intellectually to others, but the two elements were never
combined, and though he had been intimate with a few he felt that
it was not right to them, as he could not marry them because he
held too high an ideal of marriage. He had always felt attracted
to his own sex, and had kept up a Platonic friendship with a
college chum, X (to whom I knew he was passionately attached),
for some years. Both considered it perfectly moral, and both,
felt better for it. Both abhor _pedicatio_. X., however, would
never discuss the subject, and seemed half-ashamed of it. A., on
the other hand, though showing a great self-respect in all things
else, feels no shame, though he says he would never discuss it
except with close friends or if asked for private advice.

"A. is the elder child of a military officer. His parents were 21
and 19, respectively, at the time of his birth. Both parents are
healthy, and the two children (both boys) have good
constitutions, though the elder has the better. He is of medium
height and slender limbs, proud carriage, handsome and
intellectual face (classic Greek type), excellent complexion,
charming manners, and good temper. The penis is large, the
foreskin very short. He is fond of philosophy, natural science,
history, and literature. He is reflective and patient rather than
smart, but strong-willed and very active when roused, never
resting till he has accomplished what he wants, even if this
takes years. He sings excellently, and is fond of cycling,
boating, swimming, and mountain-climbing. He enjoys excellent
health, and has never had a day's illness since he was 12 years
of age. He says the only time he cannot