"Wednesday, Feb. 14.—I attribute the cause of loss of sleep to a hard day's work and in reading too long last evening.
"Thursday, Feb. 15.—Somewhat wakeful during the night. Retired at 7.30 o'clock, after a hard day's work.
"Friday, Feb. 16.—3.30 P. M., temperature, 98.5° F.; pulse, 74; tongue clean; weighed 1721/2 pounds. During the evening drank one cup of hot water.
"Saturday, Feb. 17.—After a restful night felt well all day.
"Sunday, Feb. 18.—Retired at 9 o'clock and have rested a good deal during the day.
"Monday, Feb. 19.—Weighed 1691/2 pounds, and retired feeling well.
"Tuesday, Feb. 20.—Weighed 1681/2 pounds; was examined by Dr. Helmer, who found me in excellent condition; 4.30 P. M., weighed 1691/2 pounds, a gain of one pound during the day, on account of drinking a little more water than usual.
"Wednesday, Feb. 21.—Temperature, 98.5° F.; pulse, 69; 4 P. M., weighed 1681/2 pounds; have not felt quite so well during the day.
"Thursday, Feb. 22.—Occupied the day—holiday—in reading and reclining, and went to bed feeling pretty well.
"Friday, Feb. 23.—At 8.30 A. M. weighed 166 pounds; 3.30 P. M., temperature, 99° F.; pulse, 98; lung expansion, 23/4 inches; went home and to bed, feeling considerably exhausted owing to a hard day's work and too many callers.