Before nightfall, an uninvited guest whose name was not listed in the telephone directory visited Schiller's new home.
Gordon inspected the furnishings in the living room through the crack in the door Schiller had opened and said, "Congratulations on the new house, Professor. I brought back a set of horse tack from my trip to Texas. It isn't particularly valuable, but I thought you might like it."
Gordon handed over a box. Schiller examined its material, then noticed the exquisite metal fittings. He opened the door a little wider and invited Gordon inside.
But Gordon was not alone. A little girl followed behind him. Gordon guided her in front of Schiller and said, "This is Nimossini. Five years ago, her parents were unfortunately murdered. She was taken in by Becasan Welfare Institute, then later transferred to Andrio Orphanage."
"Some time ago, Erem's Charity Fund came to Andrio Orphanage and selected Nimossini as one of three lucky children to find new adoptive families."
"But unfortunately, Nimossini had a family history of hereditary mental illness. She suffered an episode with her adoptive family. They believed they were incapable of treating her condition, so they returned her. Yes, she was the last child to be returned. The other two have already gone back to the orphanage."
"Andrio Orphanage is an ordinary orphanage and doesn't have psychiatric doctors. In Gotham, only Becasan Welfare Institute can take in children with mental problems. I asked Nimossini whether she wanted to go back, but she refused."
"She's staying with my family for the moment, but the child's mental state really isn't good. Barbara and I don't know much about this professionally, and we can't send her to Arkham Asylum. Other than there, you're the only psychologist I know. Could you offer some advice on psychiatric treatment for