She became sure that she was pregnant, and thereupon took on flesh at a rate and in a way which seemed to justify her belief.

Her breasts and abdomen were the chief seats of this overgrowth.

The menses did not return, her pallor increased; the child was felt, and every preparation made for delivery.

At the eighth month a physician made an examination and assured her of the absence of pregnancy.

A second medical opinion confirmed the first, and the tenth month found her of immense size and still positive as to her condition.