She opened her eyes and spoke in a very normal voice, just as if she were sane (idea)

she opened her eyes and spoke in a very normal voice, just as if she were sane.
She asked what time it was (even though she wore a watch)
She asked for some change for a soda
and said Thanks
when I put the two bits in her hand
only the railroad tracks on her wrist gave her away
still crimson, still fresh