several attempts at suicide; once with a stocking around her neck, once
with an apron; the last time by fastening a portion of her dress to a
ladder. She was quickly cut down, cold affusion applied, and artificial
respiration (Sylvester). The eyes were prominent and glassy, pupils
widely dilated, no reaction to light; conjunctivæ insensitive; lips
livid; tongue swollen and pale; face pale; oblique depressed mark on
neck, most marked on left side; skin cold; no pulse; no heart-beat
recognizable; no respiration; no reflex action. Galvanism failed to
arouse any muscular action. The details are too numerous to give all of
them. There was reduplication of heart-sounds for several days, due to
interference with pulmonary circulation. She recovered both bodily and
mental health.