Child points out objects in pictures, and repeats names given to them; list of results (156). Points out of his own accord, with certainty, in the picture-book. Appropriates many words not taught him, _tola_ for "Kohlen," _dals_ for "Salz." Others correctly said and used (157). Some of his mutilated words not recognizable; "sch" sometimes left out, sometimes given as _z_ or _ss_. Independent thoughts expressed by words more frequently; "Good-night" said to the Christmas-tree (158). Verb used (in the infinitive) showing growth of intellect; learning of tricks decreases (159). No notion of number; does not understand "Thank you," but thanks himself. More names of animals, learned from adults; no onomatopoeia (160). TWENTY-SEVENTH MONTH. SENSES. SIGHT.--_Discrimination of Colors._--Color-tests, from one hundred and fourteenth to one hundred and sixteenth week, four trials, colors mixed; result, 59 right, 22 wrong (11). Blue especially confounded with violet, also with green. Four trials in one hundred and fourteenth and one hundred and fifteenth weeks; result, 58 right, 32 wrong (12). Two trials in one hundred and fifteenth week; result, 25 right, 16 wrong (13). ORGANIC SENSATIONS AND EMOTIONS.--Uncomfortable feeling through pity; child weeps if human forms cut out of paper are in danger of mutilation (150, 151). WILL. _Instinctive Movements._--Pleasure in climbing begins (280). INTELLECT. _Speech._--Activity of thought. Observation and comparison. Gratitude does not appear (161). Wishes expressed by verbs in the infinitive or by substantives. Adverbs; indefinite pronouns. Seven hundred and ninety-sixth day, makes the word _Messen_ (162). _Wola_ and _atta_ have almost disappeared. Independent applications of words (163). Monologues less frequent. Begs apple to give to a puppet. Echolalia prominent. Tones and noises imitated (164). Laughing when others laugh; fragments of a dialogue repeated. Feeble memory for answers and numbers. Eight hundred and tenth day, gave his own name for first time in answer to a question (165). No question yet asked by the child. The article is not used. Pronunciation slowly becoming correct (166). TWENTY-EIGHTH MONTH. SENSES. SIGHT.--_Discrimination of Colors._--One hundred and twenty-first week, greater uncertainty (13). ORGANIC SENSATIONS AND EMOTIONS.--Fear of pigs (168). WILL. _Instinctive Movements._--Going on all-fours; jumping, climbing gives pleasure (280). INTELLECT.