There are cases where the effects of early abuse are neither so
rapid nor so severe. In many instances the persons, to all outward
appearances, are strong and robust. They only complain of certain sexual
symptoms that trouble them. But let them beware. Appearances are very
deceitful. Let a sudden fit of illness supervene and see how quickly
these apparently healthy men succumb and are swept away by it. Then,
too, in many of these cases, he who to-day may seem strong and healthy,
with the exception of his sexual weakness, may suddenly develop most
grave nervous symptoms, and in less than a month be beneath the sod or
hopelessly insane. Such cases have occurred, and one particular instance
even as we write presents itself to our mind. Poor fellow, he died a
raving maniac the very night he was to have been married to one of the
most charming young ladies in New Haven. And yet he thought he was
perfectly healthy. He only learned his true condition too late for
human aid.