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at the time while cleaning had moved the furniture), she said: "I don't know where I am at." The orientation during these days was not markedly disordered, when one got down to it. Although she spoke of State prison, it was always found she knew the name and the location of the hospital, the names of people around her, even the date approximately, though she was apt to say it was February 19, 1492, or October 19, 1492, or when the year was not given as 1492 she said it was "1900 or 1901, or 1911 or 1912." Frequently, however, it was hard to hold her attention. Finally, it should be mentioned that she very often wet herself in bed or when standing, even when standing in the examining room. 2. The period following and lasting for two months may be given in the form of abstracts of each note. _November 7:_ Yesterday quiet, though struggling. Says without change of expression, "I saw four people killed--my mother, my brother, a priest, and my dear sister--we were all killed." Again, "I don't know where I am," "I am an orphan, my people died" (without affect). _November 20:_ More quiet recently, says little, but tries to get out when brought to the examining room, but when not prevented walks slowly about as before, says she wants to go home. Looks peculiarly blank. _November 23:_ Has remained quiet, says she is Dr. M.'s wife. But when told she is not married, she agrees. Her attitude towards the doctor is not changed, but when the nurses talk to him, she has tried to prevent it. _December 6:_ Has remained quietly in bed, gazing about. Slow in motion. She has spoken of being Dr. M.'s wife, again President Wilson's wife, again "Vincent (brother) is the ruler of the world." At interview says little, seems abstracted, answers briefly in low tone. (Does anything bother you?) "No." (Are you natural?) "Yes." (Who are you?) "C. H." (correct). (You said you were the President's wife?) "No." (Are you married?) "No." (You talked about the kingdom?) "I own the kingdom" (affectlessly). (Where is Vincent?) "Here." (Have you heard him?) "Yes." (What did he say?) "Nothing." (Is he all right?) "Yes." (Where is your mother?) "Home." (Why don't you go home?) "I can't." (Why not?)
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