House Call With a Witch Doctor

An ancient woman who lived in the landfill heard there were Americans visiting the dump village. Soon, they would be walking by her hut. Blind and unable to walk, she waited in her two room shack (8x8). She heard the rustling of footsteps in palm leaves. She summoned the Americans with fleeting strength in her voice. Her gray hair stood straight up on her head making her appear even more menacing than the rumors. In spite of her emaciation and helplessness, the Filipino villagers shuddered at her hut's stoop. She is a seer, and a witch Doctor of astonishing power. It was believed by the villagers that the sooner she died, the better. Her son's Mangkukulam powers seemed weaker. And now, here are the Americans at her door. Delaine Wooden moved to her side. In a compassionate gesture Delaine kneels and holds the old woman's hand. The old woman is no ...