APPENDIX

When widespread attention was called in the Press, some months before the publication of this book, to the nature of my discovery and the theory I have based on it, there were not wanting one or two critics who thought fit mildly to question it, doing so, incidentally, with only very partial knowledge.

By far the best answer to such criticisms is the fact of the practical success of my theory as demonstrated by actual results. Extracts from a few of the great number of letters received, which were naturally of a private and confidential nature, are here set forth and these could be multiplied indefinitely. Nothing could, to my mind, be more distasteful than anything savouring in the slightest degree of advertisement, but I feel bound to use what is the most effective of all methods in bringing home to enquirers proof of the success which has attended the application of my theory. I should add that all the letters received were purely spontaneous expressions of gratitude:

A. In the following cases Boys were desired:

“I had a small son born last September. I was most delighted with his sex ... after two little girls, and I wish to thank you for your assistance and advice.” (1914)

“It all happened exactly as you said, every date was correct, my boy weighed 10 lbs. at birth; thanking you again for all your kind help.” (1913)

“You will be sorry to hear that I had a miscarriage.... But it was a boy according to your theory—thus proving that your advice was correct.” (1915)

“I must tell you that my wife had a boy on the afternoon of the 1st. She desires me to write and thank you for your advice.” (1915)

“Our wee boy arrived two weeks ago—yet another triumph for you. I cannot tell you how thankful I am for all your good advice.” (1916)

“It is splendid having this baby-boy after four girls; it has changed our whole life.... A thousand thanks.” (1920)

“It was kind of you to provide Mrs. C. with a son! There were great rejoicings, after three daughters.” (1912)

“I followed out the instructions and the results are magnificent.” (1914)

“I followed your directions and started a child ... it was a boy, proving your theory correct: eighteen months later, again following your instructions, I had another boy.” (1915)

“I am forty-one, my two girls are twelve and ten. Since the doctor said I could have another child, I have unfortunately had no result; I should not think of another if it was going to be a daughter, but I should love a son.” (1918)

(A year later.) “We are all so delighted at having a son and think you need our grateful thanks.”

“I write as soon as I can to say how immensely grateful I am to you for the son I have been wanting for the last seven years. He is called —— after my father. Both my brothers were killed in the war, so I did very specially want a boy, and now I hope to have more owing to you. I think your discovery one of the most important that can be made, and only long for everyone to know of it.” (1925. Received while the proofs of this work are passing through the press.)

B. In the following cases Girls were desired:

“I wrote to you for a daughter a year ago.... A very precious little girl arrived in November. I am more grateful than I can say.” (1912)

From South Africa.

“Thank you for your letter. It may interest you to know that my three boys started on the day you give for conception of males, and I am positive the little girl I lost started a week before the period. Thank you so much for your advice. I hope my new baby-girl will have arrived next time I write.” (1922)

(A year later.) “Just to let you know our lovely baby-girl arrived a month ago.”

“I am so delighted with my daughter and was so well all the time. I feel so full of gratitude.” (1919)

“My friend, Mrs. P., has her baby girl according to your hints, and she is very grateful to you.” (1923)

C. Cases of Sterility:

“It was an amazement to me when I found I had started, as all the specialists told me I could not possibly have another child. I had an easy confinement; the boy weighed 9½ lbs. Many, many thanks. I intend giving your address to many mothers who need your recipe.” (1917)

“I find it hard to express how awfully grateful I am to you for all you have done.... It really is too extraordinary what you have done for my health, besides the infant—your power is so wonderful, and the happiness you bring to people.” (1913)

“I cannot half express my gratitude to you. It seems just like a miracle ... I am deeply grateful....” (1916)

“I can’t tell you what a joy our little girl is to us. I never can be grateful enough. Do help my friend as you helped me.” (1924. This lady had been childless for fifteen years.)