Mrs. Eddy Sick

25    The frequent public allegement that I am “sick, unable
         to speak a loud word,” or that I died of palsy, and am
         dead, — is but another evidence of the falsehoods kept
         constantly before the public.

         While I accord these evil-mongers due credit for their

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1      desire, let me say to you, dear reader: Call at the
         Massachusetts Metaphysical College, in 1889, and judge
         for yourself whether I can talk — and laugh too! I
         never was in better health. I have had but four
5      days’ vacation for the past year, and am about to com-
         mence a large class in Christian Science. Lecturing,
         writing, preaching, teaching, etc., give fair proof that
         my shadow is not growing less; and substance is taking
         larger proportions.