Esther is moving up a level to Belsize, where Joan has preceded her. Joan now has walking, shopping and town privileges.
Esther still worries about shock treatments. She knows that those who are to receive shock therapy do not receive breakfast on the day of the treatment, so Esther is nervous every morning until her tray is brought.
The women in Belsize wear makeup and sit around and talk like girls in a college dormitory. One of them, DeeDee, plays piano and they all play bridge. Nurse Kennedy makes up a fourth hand and talks about her work at both the state hospital and here at the private one. Esther is still paranoid and is convinced that the nurse is hinting that she is not ready for Belsize.
One morning, Esther's tray does not come and.....
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