'John, now why do you stare at me so?' said I. 'Your accusing glares do nothing but exasperate me, my darling.'
The brush of his cool hand against my elbow startled me ever so, a dull burn developing soon after. I knelt beside John's still form and inhaled the yellow smell that hugged me.
'Oh it is you on the floor John, not I. What a thrill!' I felt a bubble of laughter forming in my throat but suppressed it so. For, I did not want to wake the baby.
Very soon I became wearied by the knowing look in his glazed eyes. I knew a scolding was to be expected after my actions and preferred not to dwell on such tedious nonsense.
I suppose the woman in the wallpaper had long left the four walls that had surrounded us both. It was a shame, for her presence and friendship had guided me through many of nights. I knew it was for the best. Could one imagine John's dismay at two women behind one wall? Oh one would never hear of such craziness!
I knew I would reunite with my friend once more. She must know of my recovery and how I managed to escape from John and that ever-teasing wallpaper!
On that thought, I turned to face the wallpaper that now sat beside me. Instead of an incessant mocking tone that I had grown accustomed to – a dreary whistle noise had taken its place.
And that poor wall, oh my! It was devastating to see the tears that streamed down that wall's sullen face.
'Dear wall, I do express my apologies for taking away your friend' said I, keeping my distance. 'You must understand wall that I had to stop dear John from placing me back in your good graces. I was beginning to suffocate!' I reasoned gently.
Then, the most peculiar of things happened! The tears that had stained the wall now dripped freely from my hands and face. Oh the magic of that wall!
I soon realized it was time to visit Jennie's sleeping form, she surely was to awake soon. I must hide the wallpaper though, for she always was jealous of our growing companionship.
And with that thought, I crept over darling John once more.