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"Well, you don't have to tell him that," said Madeline. "You can just say that in your medical judgment, you feel she can better be treated on an outpatient basis. You can't really blame her for trying to escape. It's the only sane thing to do when you're locked up where everyone thinks you're delusional, even though you know what you're talking about is real."

Archie:

Archie smiles diplomatically. "Madam, your loyalty to your mother is praiseworthy. And I'm sure you will have the opportunity tomorrow or at least within the week to make your case for your mother being returned to your care."

"I'm certain, however, that the sanitarium will need at least today to assess your mother properly, given that she did recently escape. You must be patient for now and hope or perhaps pray for a positive review."

"Thank you, Reverend," said Madeline. "I'll check back tomorrow, then."

'I'm afraid that 'outpatient' psychiatry is not really something we do here. Perhaps your mother might find a psychoanalyst in private practice to take on her treatment' says Anna frostily. 'Ah, we are approaching your home, is that where you would like us to drop you off?'

"Thank you, that will do nicely," said Madeline. "I'm sure that once my mother is discharged, I can find someone to treat her."

Archie:

As soon as the automobile has stopped, Archie will be our and opening the rear car door for Mrs Steadman with practised courtesy.

"Thank you," said Madeline, getting out of the car and walking toward her front door.

As they watch Madeline walk away, Anna turns to Archie, 'I need to get back to the sanatorium, are you coming or prowling around here for a bit?'

Archie:

Archie answers quietly. "Oh no, enough prowling for one day, I think, my luck can only last so long. Back to the sanitarium. May The Almighty forgive me, but I should be happy to have a break from Mrs Steadman for a while."

OOC,Everyone is moving to the thread linked below:

The Great Escape