The book exemplifies the use of euphemism. Okxxx For example, the vagina is sometimes referred to as “the nethermouth”, which is also an example of psychological displacement. In short, this develish thing, with its impetuous girds and itching fires, led me such a life, that I could neither, night or day, be at peace with it or myself. I have already hinted to you the graces of her person, than which nothing could be more exquisitely touching; I repeat touching, as a just distinction from striking, which is ever a less lasting effect, and more generally belongs to the fair complexions; but leaving that decision to every one’s taste, I proceed to give you Louisa’s narrative as follows:
“According to practical maxims of life, I ought to boast of my birth, since I owe it
