She lost her beloved parents
The orphan girl went on a painful journey
At last, she arrived at the house of her dead father's old friend
She worked as a maid, and-a marriage was arranged with a gentleman named Henry.
However, Henry was not at home.
She saw something she shouldn't have seen.
When she o ened the basement door...
She saw the true face of Henry^s wife.
At that time^
You saw her
H Help me!
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Who's there?
Hurry!
She was saved by Hearton, who went on a journey to get revenge on Henry.
It was Iqveiat first sight, and they soon were married.
That's great, Judy!
That Was very interesting!
My heart was beating so fast!
Really
Was it really interesting?
Of course!
Its what I would expect from you
You'll definitely win a J>rize with this!
I wonder.
But it's the schools 50th anniversary^cight)
I think the quality of the entries will; be v^ry good
I said it'll be all right!
Say, wont you read it, Julia?
I'm reading Shakespeare right now.
I cant compete with Shakespeare.
But \#ill this really be okay?
I know!
Why dorVt you get other people to readSit and get their opinions?
But you listened to me, didn't you?
More than me, you need people more experienced with short stories
Like who?
Like... like him!
I cant, Sadie.
But he's an expert
Sensei!
Sadie!
What is it, McBride kun?
Judy said that she has a favor to ask of you.
Judy Abbott?
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Well, I tried writing a short story...
A short story?
For the 50th anniversary contest, right?
Well... I haven't decided yet...
I'm on the judging panel.
So I cant help you rewrite it, but> please let me read it once.
YYes!
Come to my office later.
Yes, Sensei!
It'll definitely work out, Judy!
Will it really}
Say, what are y oil-going to spend the twenty five dollar prize on?
"What"... The winner hasn't been ahhoohced yet.
It'll be all right!
It Was really interesting, after all.
You think so?
If I winvthe prize, I $vant to buy a typewriter!
And then I can write even more short stories!
How lovely!
Want to go look at some typewriters before you go to Sensei's office?
II dol III dol
Wow, look, Sallie!
How nice!
They suit the Great Waiter, Judy Abbott!
She lost her beloved parents
The orphan girl...
Here too.
Come in.
Excuse me.
Oh, it's you.
Please sit dowa
Um.. well..
Judy, you really love books, don't you
I really love them, but..
You like books, don't you?
Yes, I love them!
Let me guess your favorite authors.
Emily Bronte?
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Charlotte Brorite.
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You also love poems, don't you?
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But how do you know?
Its all written here.
Wuthef ihglHeights", "Jane-Eyre" and "Vanity Fair".
The names of the places are different,
but you also mentioned a blue beard
Whatever do you mean?
In the last scene, the house was in flames and burned down. That was exciting.
This scene might be appropriate for future short stories.
However, Judy
Writing like this is considerediplagiarism.
Plagiarism^
Why
Of course, I don't believe that was your intention.
However, it's hard even to write like that
Judy! So, howd it go?
He praised you, didn't he?
Judy!
What's wrong, Miss Author?
Judy!
I'm sorry\ Its because I interfered.
Hey, Judy!
Don't lose confidence!
I'm coming in
Miss Author isn't feeling well.
It seems that Melnore sensei criticized her work
Oh But you praised her, didn't you
Melnore sensei has a different opinion.
I... truly thought it was interesting...
I [knew it © I cant write short stories
Judy..
Plagiarism is terrible!
Plagiarism?
That's right
The places and situations; were different, but writing like this,is plagiarism, he said.
I have no confidence in writing short stories.
I wont write a short story ever again!
Judy...
never write a short story again!
Say, I wonder what were having for lunch.
I wonder
see you there, Marie!
Sadie!
Oh, sorry, Judy
I have a student union meeting so I cant eat lunch with you.
see you later.
Oh, Sensei.
I don't really understand this.
Then come to my office.
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Oh, Sensei.
Please help me as well.
Everyone's working hard.
All right!
Basketball, eh?
All right then! I'm going to read all these books!
Please excuse me for a bit
Go ahead.
I cant do this
I cant make writing my hobby
Be quiet in the library*
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I'm back
You got busy all of a sudden, Sallie.
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We started preparing for the anniversary party.
Hows your studying going?
So so.
Anyway, I'm aiming to be the top student
No matter what happens, III be the best
What about dinner?
Not yet.
Hm sorry about lunch, Judy.
Wont you have dinner together with us?
I have no appetite.
Judy...
Arer^bu still worried about it?
Sallie, well be late.
Y&S...)
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It'll be all right
Shell come down when she feels hungry.
Come on, let's go
Its my fault that I asked Herman Melnore sensei
Sadie, its nothing you should be concerned about.
You didn't ask him to write it for her.
She made a big fuss by herself because it was the first time she failed.
Julial She can hear you!
Oh, but it's true!
Well, that's just how she is.
She cant stick to anything for a long time.
She just bothers other people.
Id just like her to be quiet
I\ah't stick to anything for a lohcjjj time?"
Judy, why didn't you come to dinner? What's wrong?
Judy!
You're working hard again!
Y Yeah.
Oh, did she start something again?
Oh, another short story
Its hard for Miss Author.
Ohnol
Judy, the dining room is already closed
Yeah.
But I'm fine.
Please have these if you'd like.
My mother sent* them to me.
She said they're biscuits from a famous store in London.
I cant eat such expensive sweets.
Oh, you don't need to be shy
I still have plenty
Anyway, I'm going to study now.
Please quiet your stomach down.
Oon't push yourself too hard.
Who would want Julias biscuits?
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Why did you do such a shameful thing
I didn't teach you how to steal!
Steal?
That's right
Little Jerusha was punished.
The hungry-orphan Jerusha was cleaning the kitchen again that day
She was \f^ry hungry
I cant stay here any more.'
One night, little Jerusha thought of a way to escape by climbing down from the roof.
Onee-chan!
Crash!
Where do you think you're going?
Let me go! Let me go!
Her plan to escape was a complete failure
and she was punished for her crime by having her freedom taken from her.
Mama! What's that?
Never mind. Look straight ahead.
She understood that she had'done something wrongfbut she^was still
too young; tb?uriderstand exactly what sheddone/wrong.
Someone appeared to save Jerusha.
Come on, hurry!
What?!
Escapel
Jerusha has escaped!
Jerusha and the young boy ran desperately
But they were unexpectedly separated.
And then, ten years passed.
Jerusha was working at a farm.
Jerusha.
Is that you, Jerusha?
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Jen/is1
He was the boy she had met back then.
He was the owner of the farm where Jerusha worked.
Finally, the two were reunited.
Thejfl fellj inilovey as though they had made a promise.
Soon, they were married.
This is lovely.
This one is simply wonderful
Right Julia?
Yes. Its not bad.
But you know a lot about orphans, don't you
Well, its just my imagination.
Its too good to be just your imagination.
Now I understand how orphans; feel.
The ending was very good, and it was interesting.
Really
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I'm so glad!
You really mean it?
Its not plagiarism, right?
go take a look
Excuse me.
Judy! Your names up here.
Really
Oidi Win a prize?
Excuse me.
Is my! name really up there?
Lincoln Memonial Ginls" School 50th anniversary short story contest.
No work is qualified forr the top prize.
No work is qualified for the top prize.
Secondary prizes - Judy Abbott A Piece of Biscuit."
The winner of the secondary prize receives a memorial fountain pen.
Cheer up, Judy
Of course I will.
Winning the secondary prizev op any prize at all, is Wdhderftil!
get a fountain pen!
Judy!
Sadie!
Thank you.
All right!
A dance party will be held at the 50th anniversary of Lincoln Memorial 6irls' School.
I heard that girls without a dance partner are called "wallflowers'
Will there be a boy who will ask me to dance?
Next time: A Hot Oog and a Wallflower
Please watch.