The message
from The Natural Philosopher contains these words:

She wants something in ear, for comfort, rather than cosmetic
reasons...

Nothing wrong with "outside ear" aids....

http://www.dself.dsl.pipex.com/MUSEU...ear/fail1a.jpg

The whole article is worth a read anyway.

http://www.dself.dsl.pipex.com/MUSEUM/COMMS/ear/ear.htm

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