The First Sap Of Manhood And How It Rises

December, 1955

How can I tell when I am a Man?When, indeed, so many ask, does the powerful sap of manhood begin to surge through my body? What can I do to prepare myself for it?First you will go through a period which may seem long, but which will actually last no more than ten or twelve years. During this time you will think you are a man. Your body will develop in every way and you will become possessed of powerful and, at first, unusual ideas.Put these ideas entirely out of your head. Think no more about th...

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