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'One of the tests for prospective
obstetricians was provided by a life-size
papier mâché model of half the female trunk,
into which a straw-stuffed baby was slipped
through a trapdoor. The candidate was then
provided with a pair of obstetrical
forceps and required to deliver it.
Benskin solemnly applied the two blades
to the head and gavea strong pull.
Nothing happened. He pulled harder, his feet
slipped on the polished floor, and over his
head flew mother, baby, forceps and all.
"The examiner picked up one blade of the
forceps and handed it to him. "Now hit
the father with that,'" he said soarly,
"and you'll have killed the whole bloody family."