Into the Woods (DeBeers 4)

Mommy. "Do you have any pain anywhere, trouble

with your eyesight, your hearing. anything?" "No."

"Your mother says you fainted. Do you

remember that?"

"No."

"Well, I'

m going to have you see a neurologist."

he decided, and stood up. He turned to Mommy. "I'll

arrange for you to take her to see Mark Samuels

tomorrow. Jackie. Let's get to the bottom of it fast." "Thank you. Bob."

"For now I would like you to remain in bed.

Grace. Have a light dinner, and just try to relax" "Okay," I said.

"You'll be fine," he added with a smile. Then he

walked out with Mommy, and they spoke in very low

tones as they continued down the hallway, but I did

make out the word depression.

The maid brought my dinner to me later. I ate

most of it, and then I did try to sleep without the pills.

I dozed on and off until I heard Mommy came into my

roam. She was returning from dinner, and I thought

she looked very nice. I told her so.

"Thank you. Grace. How are you feeling?" "Tired," I said.

"You're always tired." she complained. "Even

without those pills. You don't do anything, and you're

always tired." She walked to the window and looked

out with her back to me. "Kirby hasn't come home,

and he didn't call. He was supposed to take me to

dinner. I left word for him to meet me at the

restaurant, but he didn't show up, and he's still not

home, and he's still not called. It was very