3. The Infant

Mewling and puking in the nurse’s arms


The child was farmed out to minders and nannies, while, ironically the mother trained as a nurse. The mother often spoke of her fantasy of killing children, particularly babies, as she hated paediatrics with a passionate zeal. A would-be Beverley Allitt. The mother often spoke about how easily she might kill a child.
Chaotic impressions of seaside trips, wigwams and cautionary tales. Suspicion rises that drugs were used to quieten the child…
antihistamines and travel sickness tinctures plus alcohol from an early age. Keeping quiet.
Survival assured.