Anna thought All right, make her into a doll.
Celeste suddenly felt stiff, and her skin was turning pale and glossy.
She gasped "Oh, my word!" and felt her face harden on the last word, her mouth slightly open.
Anna watched in awe as the governess' flesh turned to porcelan. As she stared, the figure shrank to a foot in height.
Anna walked over and picked up the new dolly. Celeste's prim clothing was exactly the same. Her dark hair was soft as.. it is silk! Anna felt the body. parts
seemed to be stuffed cloth, just like her new dolly. Well, her other new dolly... she thought with a giggle.
Carefully, Anna studied the face of the governess. It was so beautiful, and caught in an expression of suprise and wonder. she noticed that the eyes were painted
on, like her make-up.
As she stroked the soft hair, she wondered if Celeste was all right.
Yes, the voice said. She can still see you and hear you. She's still trying to understand what has happened.
Oh, Good.
Anna held Celeste next to her birthday doll. "Oh my. They look alike, except for their clothing."
After some thought, she smiled. Her governess had always been too busy to play tea party with her.
Now, she finally got her chance.
As she got the play tea set out, she heard footsteps in the hall.
There was a knock on her door...