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From: Wife 22 <Wife22@netherfieldcenter.org>

Subject: Answers

Date: May 10, 5:50 AM

To: researcher101 <researcher101@netherfieldcenter.org>

Researcher 101,

I hope I’m doing this right. I’m worried that some of my answers may go on for longer than you’d like and perhaps you’d prefer a subject who just sticks to the subject and says yes, no, sometimes, and maybe. But here’s the thing. Nobody has ever asked me these kinds of questions before. These sorts of questions, I mean. Every day I am asked normal questions for a woman my age. Like today when I tried to schedule an appointment at the dermatologist. The first question the receptionist asked was if I had a suspicious mole. Then she told me the first available appointment was in six months and what was the date of my birth? When I told her the year, she asked me if I’d like to have a conversation with the doctor about injectables when I had my moles checked. And if that was the case the doctor could see me next week, and would Thursday do? These are the kinds of questions I am asked, the kinds of questions I would really prefer not to be asked.

I guess what I’m trying to say is that I’m enjoying participating in the survey.

All the best,

Wife 22

From: researcher101 <researcher101@netherfieldcenter.org>

Subject: Re: Answers

Date: May 10, 9:46 AM

To: Wife 22 <Wife22@netherfieldcenter.org>

Wife 22,

I assume you’re referring to question #24—as far as your worry that you’re giving too lengthy an answer? It was like reading a little scene, actually, with all the dialogue. Was that intentional?

Sincerely,

Researcher 101

From: Wife 22 <Wife22@netherfieldcenter.org>

Subject: Re: Answers

Date: May 10, 10:45 AM

To: researcher101 <researcher101@netherfieldcenter.org>

Researcher 101,

I’m not so sure it was intentional, more like force of habit. I used to be a playwright. I’m afraid I naturally think in scenes. I hope that’s all right.

Wife 22

From: researcher101 <researcher101@netherfieldcenter.org>

Subject: Re: Answers

Date: May 10, 11:01 AM

To: Wife 22 <Wife22@netherfieldcenter.org>

Wife 22,

There’s no right way or wrong way to answer, just as long as you’re answering truthfully. To be honest, I found your #24 to be quite engaging.

Best,

Researcher 101