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July 3rd, 4: 15 P. M. Collapsed. Breathing shallow, color drained. Came to quickly. I suggested hospital, she refused. Gave water, fan in cab ride, then ice from the Y's freezer. Felt better in evening, after dinner: ham + pastrami sandwich, OJ, peas. Meds-7 P. M. Slept through night, no bathroom visit.
LEE SET down his pen and looked at the sleeping lump in the other twin bed. He observed for a while, watching the folds of blanket to catch his mom's breathing. Once he saw it, he continued to write.