The Best Little Girl in the World

I am Kessa!

My parents call me Francesca, and sometimes I answer. But the Francesca who was me is disappearing. The Dietrichs’ good little girl is dropping away with every bit of fat. Kessa doesn’t have to eat–eating is messy, not clean. I’ll just move the food around on my plate, and they’ll think I’ve eaten some. Then I’ll go to my room and dance. I’ll be thin and beautiful…and a ballerina!