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Mary Alice Monologue

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"Mother, you have no right to question Mary Alice," Chris scolded. "Mrs. Henshaw, no matter what you may have read, Chris and I are dating, nothing more," Mary Alice said. "I realize the post mentioning the possibility of you becoming the next bride was facetious, but since I'm here I see no reason why you and I can't get to know each other better. Are you close to your parents?" she asked. "Mother, you're embarrassing me," Chris said, his voice censorious. "My mother and I are estranged, have been for years. My father died when I was young," Mary Alice said. "I can't imagine what would cause a mother to sever her relationship with her only child," Mrs. Henshaw remarked. "What Chris was like as a boy? He's told me how much he enjoyed living near the bay," Mary Alice coaxed. …show more content…

It was while she was in the hospital that she had his baby. Thankfully, the hospital took the baby away from her and arranged for it to be adopted," Cynthia added. "Notwithstanding Mrs. Duncan's fear Mary Alice was too dangerous to be discharged, Livie's mother forced the judge to order her release. Her own mama was so frightened of her, she left Alabama before she was discharged," Joyce said. Stunned, dessert untouched while vile lies poured like water from a fountain, Mary Alice fought the black spots dancing before her eyes. Resolved not to pass out in front of them she replied to the accusations, "My mother did commit me to a mental health facility when I was in the seventh grade. It's true my best friend's mother became my legal guardian, however, none of the other stories are true. And if you'll excuse me, I need to leave," Mary Alice said her voice cracking. Rising from her chair, her fingers touched the table to steady her wobbling of her legs. Chris' chair skidded back as he abruptly got to his feet. With two rapid footsteps he reached Mary Alice and putting an arm around her shoulders, he helped her walk

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