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I had told Ann that Steph was the best doctor, was the one
I went to for my troubles <although the mercury rub
For my Mariana trouble had only made me feel even more
Poorly>, that she could trust him entirely. They liked
One another immediately, and she talked with him candidly
About her nerves, and what her other doctors had suggested.
He came to join me afterwards and seemed if not
Wildly hopeful, at least calmly optimistic. He explained
Nervous hysteria--yes, in her head, but not something
To dismiss on that account. She had, as I knew, experienced
A great deal of pain and loss in her few years. Some people
Coped better than others. Friendly acceptance, coupled with
Travel, would do her a power of good. He said he thought
Me the best thing to happen to her. I do hope he's right.
Every day I find myself even more fond of her than I had
Expected. If I can also help her happiness, I'll be satisfied.