me for a full minute and I at her. Then she shook her head violently and made motions with her hands for
me to go away. I was so astonished I could hardly believe my eyes. I was about to go in and ask her
what on earth was the matter with her when I looked at my watch and found I had just time to get back
to the hospital. I looked into the shop again and saw a door at the back beginning slowly to open. The
girl made one last and it seemed almost despairing gesture. There was something about it that suddenly
made me want to run. But I didn't. I did walk away though. I've puzzled about the thing all day. Also,
besides being curious I'm a bit angry. The dolls and clothes are beautiful. What's wrong with me as a
customer? I'm going to find out.
Nov. 5. I went back to the doll shop this afternoon. The mystery deepens. Only I don't think it's much of
a mystery. I think the poor thing is a bit crazy. I didn't stop to look in the window but went right in the