10th November 1934

Visit from Dr Furstchen and surgeon, Marion now wants to stay at hospital, saying
It is so nice, having things brought to me." 3.30 Father comes up in car, Marion already dressed. Stretcher is rolled up to room again and Sister Emilie lifts her on to it. Sister Minna accompanies us to car and lifts Marion on to my knee. Slowly we drive home, Daddy carried her upstairs and lays her on the couch, where all her ten dolls are sitting waiting for her. Each one gets a special greeting from their small mama. Mary Lamb, the baby doll, Daphne, Forget-me-not, Rosie, Topsy,, Daisy, Buttercup, Lily, Pansy and Bluebell the favourite.