The student you referred As Written: refered to in your letter, of great ingratitude for my kind motives, told me she had cured a case of speechlessness as I understood her. My books announce publicly that I treat no cases it is not my present department of labor. I told you so, and it was only my sympathy that made me listen to you or be interrupted by your call. I had just heard that Mrs Leavitt was especially successful As Written: succesful in cases like his I simply in reply to your importunity told you, if as you said, Miss Mourn could not help him I thought Mrs. L— might, if I was mistaken I am exceedingly sorry, but am in no way to blame, for I expected from what she had told me that she could help your father.

I asked you no fee for advice, I gave some time to do you good, as I had hoped and you are now scolding me for it! and then claiming more of my time. I have a request to make of you. Will you not consider it a duty to come and assist me a few hours every day at the desk in answering my letters? I am at work day and night, giving my time to all, except when I teach. Won’t As Written: Wont you give me some of your time? The case you refer to in LaurenceEditorial Note: Lawrence, Massachusetts was not treated by a student of mine.