"She doesn't even know herself.

I have known instances where every recollection of the past was wiped out of the patient's mind." There was another thoughtful pause, for the detective's assertions were so astonishing that they fairly overwhelmed his hearers.
Then Louise asked: "Is such a case of dementia hopeless, Mr.Burke ?" "Not at all hopeless.

Often, I admit, it develops into permanent insanity, but there are many examples of complete recovery.

Our first business must be to assure ourselves that we are right in this conjecture.

I may be entirely wrong, for the unexpected is what I have been taught to look for in every case of mystery that has come under my observation.