At the insertion of the parasite were two rudimentary
mammae, one larger than the other. No genitalia were seen on the
parasite and it exhibited no active movements, the joints of both
limbs being ankylosed. The woman could localize sensations in the
parasite except those of the feet. She had been married five
years, and bore, in the space of three years, two well-formed
daughters.
Quite recently there was exhibited in the museums of the United
States an individual bearing the name "Laloo," who was born in
Oudh, India, and was the second of four children. At the time of
examination he was about nineteen years of age. The upper portion
of a parasite was firmly attached to the lower right side of the
sternum of the individual by a bony pedicle, and lower by a
fleshy pedicle, and apparently contained intestines. The anus of
the parasite was imperforate; a well-developed penis was found,
but no testicles; there was a luxuriant growth of hair on the
pubes. The penis of the parasite was said to show signs of
erection at times, and urine passed through it without the
knowledge of the boy. Perspiration and elevation of temperature
seemed to occur simultaneously in both. To pander to the morbid
curiosity of the curious, the "Dime Museum" managers at one time
shrewdly clothed the parasite in female attire, calling the two
brother and sister; but there is no doubt that all the traces of
sex were of the male type.
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