The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

A MAN HAD A WIFE WHO DIED IN A CAR ACCIDENT.
AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE MAN KEPT A DOLL
THAT BELONGED TO HIS WIFE, IN THE
HOUSE. THE DOLL WAS SUPPOSED TO BE HIS
WIFE. HE WOULD TAKE THE DOLL PLACES
WITH HIM, AND HE WOULD CARRY ON CONVERSATIONS
WITH THE DOLL. HE WAS EVEN KNOWN TO HAVE
ARGUMENTS WITH THE DOLL.

Submitter comment: HE BELIEVES IT.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 00-00-1973 ; 00-00-1985