They are, however, unquestionably the best, and, in their origin, the most dignified and expressive words.

Many persons are of opinion that on this account they should be rescued from the mud, and their sacredness taught to children.

A medical friend writes that he always taught his son that the vulgar sex names are really beautiful words of ancient origin, and that when we understand them aright we cannot possibly see in them any motive for low jesting.

They are simple, serious and solemn words, connoting the most central facts of life, and only to ignorant and plebeian vulgarity can they cause obscene mirth.

An American man of science, who has privately and anonymously printed some pamphlets on sex questions, also takes this view, and consistently and methodically uses the ancient and simple words.