We have, north eastCorrected:northeast, about 7 miles of our little town, a young lady about 21 years- of age that all our news-papers speak of as "The Sleeping Beauty" no doubt you have read about her ere this. Today my only sister went out to see this "girl and I will discribe Corrected: describe her case just as clearly to you as I possibility can. I feel so confident that you can restore her that I am determined to do all I can in this matter. I am anxious to show to the people here that Metaphysics is not that Great Humbug that is spoken of out here All our doctors have tried their skill and so for all have failed. Now I will begin, Five weeks ago last Monday, Miss Dishner was washing clothes she stoped Corrected:stopped about noon and said that she had a headachCorrected:headache. She lay down on the bed and went to sleep. She slept for 9 days when she awoke asked for a cup of coffee to drink and some water and soap she wanted to wash herself. It was given her, after which she went to sleep again and has never awa [?] Unclear or illegible kened since. She looks very happy has a sweet smile on her face breaths Corrected:breathes as regularly as you or I do. Is warm, has never been cold. They open her mouth and give her food which she takes, in an easy manner. her bowels move every day; but she can notCorrected:cannot open her eyes, neither talk or move a limb, her limbs are not stiff you can place her arms or legs just like you can those of a child, She has a nervous twitching under the eylidsCorrected:eyelids. I am certain that she can hear for when one speaks of her in the room, she flushes up red; when you stop speaking of her she seaems calm and peaceful. She does not loose in flesh, –at least one can notCorrected:cannot notice it. The doctors have handled her so roughly that the poor parentsEditorial Note: Johann and Margaret Dischner were the parents of Minnie Dischner, a young woman who fell into a comatose condition in 1885 and 1890. dread to see one come near the house. Oh if you could only rouse this girl it would be all that this wicked world would need. She is a stranger to me but to see you triumph is all I wish. Mrs. DayEditorial Note: Possibly Orrilla W. Day our Meta—Editorial Note: Metaphysician (Christian Science healer) has been to see this girl but she is very young in her work and I think you could do so much better, I understand that she (Mrs. Day)Editorial Note: Possibly Orrilla W. Day intends giving her absent treatment but should she fail in restoring her this glorious victory which I am so anxious your causeEditorial Note: The cause of Christian Science and course of treatment should win would be lost. All your dispatches sent meEditorial Note: These dispatches are not extant. were received am very thankful for Your kindness. Please do all you can for this poor helpless girl. Let me heear from you soon. Pardon me for being so lengthy but this was a matter that could not well be told in a few words.