Three weeks later, Esther is still wearing the same unlaundered skirt and blouse for which she had traded her robe in New York City. She hasn't washed her hair for three weeks and hasn't slept for seven nights. It seems silly to her to wash, since she will just have to do it again.
Her visit with the psychiatrist consists of her telling him what she thinks is wrong, including her inability to sleep; although she leaves out some details, such as the fact that she can't control her handwriting. He asks what college she attends and, instead of listening to her and showing an interest in what is going on with her, tells her that he had worked there for awhile before going overseas. Then he tells her that the session is over.....
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