Considering this is about $900k in today's money, this can't be considered fully normal.
Considering this is about $900k in today's money, this can't be considered fully normal.
Fits in pretty well as a description of what we know today as Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depression).
I'm thinking of other famous women in modern times - Patty Duke, Carrie Fisher, Margo Kidder.
That condition would be hard to treat in a world without antimanic or antidepressant medication.
She was probably in an extreme when admitted, then cycled back to normal afterwards.
Ah, yes. But if she hated her living quarters and was distrustful of those around her, I doubt she would have left the money in a dresser drawer while she went for a walk.