“We are about to examine,” he continued at last, “to study an unfortunate young lady, a victim of love’s despair, from the Duchy of Baden. Of course it will interest you greatly to be present during the examination. What do you think? It will be your first psychiatric lesson. That’s the main reason for which I left instructions for you to come.”
Thank God! So they weren’t about to examine me!
“Thank you very much, Court Councillor!” I said, and I breathed strongly and deeply as if, instead of weak lungs, I had the great bellows of a forge inside my chest!
“I must study her condition before her mania returns,” continued the professor. “Also it would have been boring for you to be left to wait alone. After the session, I’ll examine you and tell you what’s necessary regarding your journey.
