write a note on Helen's journey to Baltimore
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When Helen turned six years old, her parents decided to take her to
Baltimore to a renowned oculist to see if anything could be done for her eyes.
The journey to Baltimore was a delightful experience for Helen. She made many
friends on the train. A lady gave her a box of shells in which her father made
holes so that she could string them; and for a long time Helen was happily and
contentedly engrossed in playing with them. The kind conductor also became her
friend. Often when he went his rounds she accompanied him as he examined and
punched the tickets. He often lent his punching machine to Helen; she took
immense delight in playing with it and making holes in cardboard.
Her aunt made a doll with towels for Helen; she did not like at all as it
had no nose, mouth, ears or eyes. Helen pulled two beads off her aunt’s cape
and asked her to stitch them on the doll’s face as eyes. The aunt did it and
Helen became exceedingly glad at it. During the whole trip Helen did not feel
any irritation or frustration as there were so many things to keep her mind and
fingers occupied.