I stop to watch; They are both intimidating, sad and amusing.

They are almost identical, same age and over six feet tall, wide girth. Both have dark hair Lavern's is a little shorter. They are about 40.
They have a secret language.

Lamar is helping Lavern search for cigarettes stashed in her bosom.
She started but was slow to extract them.

They are strong capable children, innocent in their way.
Invaluable at this establishment because they clean, carry and assist the caregivers.
This they do this cheerfully, seldom complaining or frowning.
As long as they are together.
Their currency is cigarettes promised to them when jobs are done. They get the most out of each day, talking to each other constantly discussing their activities.
Now I wonder how many years these two spent together and I am sure that when one left the other followed.

I am just coming to work at a Rest home for the unwanted children born physically or mentally unfit most have been trapped here for years.
This is the "Miracle Manor". There are no miracles here.

It is the sixty's.
Looking back the ways and treatments seem barbaric.