![]() ![]() "I think it’s exactly the kind of thing people do talk about, dear," said her mother, ringing a little silver dinner bell for the maid and smiling knowledgeably.ĭaddy, please, Lisa said, straining. I don’t imagine it’s the kind of thing people talk much about. How should I know? Lisa said, clenching her teeth, trying to smile politely. Who else has a psychiatrist, Lisa, in your class? her mother wanted to know. Just someone who would understand and know what to do. I mean, she added quickly, it wouldn’t have to be an expensive one. ![]() Well, said Lisa, calmer, quiet but not hopeful, maybe a psychiatrist or someone. ![]() Since you don’t pay any attention to me when we’re alone, Lisa protested, I thought you might with other people around.Īll right, all right, Mrs. Shilling went on, I think it’s very rude of you to discuss this sort of thing when we have guests. This was the first time she’d ever heard Lisa say anything about this.īesides, Mrs. You’ve mentioned this before, but you never say what you want to do about it. I think I’m going crazy, Lisa said again. Talking, I mean, inside."Ĭoffee, Mary Nell? Mrs. I only have a feeling that something is awfully wrong. ![]() Lisa took a big breath, as though she were fighting something down. What is it you’re crazy about? Lisa’s father asked.ĭamn it, Daddy! That’s not it at all. Listen, didn’t anyone hear what I just said? ![]()
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