BABY  BLUES      ^{lift from the barbie doll currently held in both hands  ,  rest on the box being offered to her  .   quietly  ,  one hand is freed  ,  takes the gift to examine carefully  .   nearly a minute passes before the girl speaks up  ,  gaze lifting all the way to lock with the older boy’s  .   ❝    will you PLAY with me  ??    ❞}