“Get that thing out of here!” she demanded, turning back to the attendant. “I’m not spending another minute beside it!”
The attendant looked toward me.
“Ma’am, if your doll has electronic features, could you please make sure they’re switched off? We need to let everyone rest.”
“Of course,” I replied sweetly. “Wouldn’t dream of disturbing anyone.”
The woman gave an outraged gasp.
I tucked the remote deeper into my pocket.
But judging by the way she was glaring at the doll, my former neighbor wasn’t ready to let the matter go.
“I want that doll confiscated!” the woman demanded. “Put it somewhere I can’t see it!”
The flight attendant remained remarkably patient.
“Ma’am, we can’t confiscate a permitted toy simply because you dislike its appearance. Its electronic features will remain switched off.”
“That’s ridiculous! She’s been tormenting me!”
The attendant folded her hands.
“Ma’am, this passenger gave up her seat because you said you were uncomfortable. Since then, we’ve received several complaints about your shouting.”
