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marked in the left foot. When the soles of the feet 
were tickled it was thought that the respirations were 
slightly deepened, but on account of the irregularity of 
the breathing it was difficult to determine this point, 
and it was considered undecided. Patient’s hair grey ; 
nails healthy and not abnormally brittle. Facial 
reflexes better than reflexes in any other part of the 
body. Orbicular reflexes good even with air; at the 
same time it was noticed that flies crawling over the 
face did not excite the reflexes. Pupils responsive to 
light. Small bedsores found on hips, and evidence of 
former deep-seated bedsores plainly visible. 
While we were present the nurse endeavoured to 
arouse the patient, and tried to get her to take some 
food. A feeble protest was made (whining), the 
patient winked for a few moments, and then went off 
to sleep again. Bread was put in her mouth, but 
remained there without any effort being made to 
swallow. 
On 9th October 1890, the patient came under Dr 
Clarke’s care, and a series of observations of the most 
complete character was made. 
The patient, a thin old woman, apparently not 
weighing more than sixty pounds, was carried into the 
infirmary from the ambulance, and placed in bed. She 
was asleep, and did not seem disturbed by the jolting to 
which she had been subjected. Her temperature was 
973°, pulse 107, and respirations 20. Efforts were made 
to arouse her, but without avail. Friends stated that 
she had been in her present state of lethargy for more 
than eleven years. 
Her eyes were half closed, and it was found almost 
impossible to get her to swallow anything. Next 
morning her temperature was about normal; pulse 117, 
respiration 18; still asleep with the eyes half closed, 
as she remained nearly the whole time she lived. 
