Describe the relationship between Aunt Baba and the narrator of the story.

Aunt Baba is described as "meek, shy and unmarried," and wholly dependent on Adeline's father--financially. Adeline, however, is dependent upon Aunt Baba, who took care of her, provided encouragement, and served as constant source of patience and rationality in Adeline's crazy world. Aunt Baba is like a mother to Adeline.