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sh The worry and the concern I had for Azhis diary, theover me ever since, and a hellish doubt of “what if” all came in a tu before Doctor Resuhî Bey, reaching for the hands of this white-haired, strong th, and trust I was i to him to save Azmi The doctor took my hands, raised me up, sat me down on a chair next to hi voice:

“My life has been barren and lonely I have been so busy with other things that I have not had time for friendship However, since I have been suood, honorable, and dear people You are one of those people, hter Rest easy; I will help you and your husband with all of my power and ability Now, tell me about your husband!”

I hadBut I was afraid he would think that I was on the verge of insanity and assuone completely mad When I spoke of my concern, he said in an odd tone:

“Ah, irl, do not let that worry you If you only kne strange is the h at me and call me crazy But I know this world better than you, and I have learned not to laugh at anyone’s private lives or beliefs”

I rose and handed him Azmi’s diary

“Well then,” I said, “take this notebook; read it carefully fro, and tell me what you think!”

Resuhî Bey took the notebook, shook my hand with compassion, said simply, “I shall come tomorrow,” and went away

Letter from Doctor Resuhî Bey to Güzin Hanim

“25 Septe

“My dear daughter,

“I have read the diary Strange and and terrible as it is, it is entirely true Have no doubt I will pledge my life on it This situation er for you Your husband is a brave, tough, and daring Turkish man I can tell you from experience that not even one person out of a hundred thousand would have been brave enough to climb down that cliff wall and enter the Count’s rooo to the crypt for a second tiht Do not worry, your husband’s mental health is sound I can pro with you can only be the great God’s blessing to me I have learned so much from you at once that I am dazzled and confused—more so than ever I must think, I must think!

“Your eternal and always faithful friend,

“Doctor Resuhî”

Letter from Güzin Hanim to Doctor Resuhî Bey

“25 September