In his work on _Uterine and Ovarian Inflammation_ (1862, p. 37)
Tilt observes: "The restless, bashful eye, and changing
complexion, in presence of a person of the opposite sex, and a
nervous restlessness of body, ever on the move, turning and
twisting on sofa or chair, are the best indications of sexual
temperament."
An extremely sensual little girl of 8, who was constantly
masturbating when not watched, although brought up by nuns, was
described by Busdraghi (_Archivio di Psichiatria_, fas. i, 1888,
p. 53) as having chestnut hair, bright black eyes, an elevated
nose, small mouth, pleasant round face, full colored cheeks, and
plump and healthy aspect.
A highly intelligent young Italian woman with strong and somewhat
perverted sexual impulses is described as of attractive
appearance, with olive complexion, small black almond-shaped
eyes, dilated pupils, oblique thin eyebrows, very thick black
hair, rather prominent cheek-bones, largely developed jaw, and
with abundant down on lower part of cheeks and on upper lip.
(_Archivio di Psichiatria_, 1899, fasc. v-vi.)
As the type of the sensual woman in word and act, led by her
passions to commit various sexual offenses, Ottolenghi describes
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