After police closed the exhibit in which Merrick was put on public display, his circumstances grew progressively more dire.
However, the current thinking is that Merrick may have suffered from Proteus syndrome.
We used to go up on the train tracks, start the trains up, and drive them on the tracks going toward Merrick.
I have been warned, said Mr. Merrick, reluctant, yet with redoubled dignity.
Thereupon Mr. Merrick corrects him, and says it was in 1878.
Toward the close of the afternoon a decent middle-aged woman came to the house, with a letter from Mr. Merrick.
Mr. Merrick asked mournfully, taking off his hat and rubbing his thick but delicate hand through his hair.
Will you permit my daughter to call upon your nieces, Mr. Merrick?
