For him, the men and women in these books were alive, like you and me. He was very happy.
But sometimes it was difficult for him. At first, one or two people in the hospital laughed at Merrick
because he was ugly. Sometimes, they brought their friends to look at him. One day a new nurse came to the hospital, and nobody told her about Merrick. She took his food ta his room, and opened the door. Then she saw him. She screamed, dropped the food on the floor, and ran out of the room.
1 was very angry with the nurse, and went to see Merrick. He was not happy about it, but he was not very angry. 1 think he felt sorry for the girl.