She used to get a little better on going to the sea-side, but soon became ill again, and in October, 1879, she was completely laid up.

The least standing or walking brought on severe pain in her back and side, and she gave up the attempt, and had since remained entirely confined to her bed or sofa, suffering from constant nausea, complete loss of appetite, and depending on chloral and morphia for relief.

Many efforts had been made to break her of this habit, but in vain.

Her medical attendant had recognized the existence of a retroflexion, but no pessary remained _in situ_ for more than a day or so, and he suspected that she herself pulled them out.

I was unable to do more than confirm the diagnosis that had been made as to her local condition, but the pessary I introduced shared the fate of its predecessors, and she remained in the same condition,--in no way benefited by my visit.