Graduating from the Past
Dear Daddy Long Legs
I'm sorry I haven't written to you in a long time.
Many important things happened in quick succession during the most important part of my life
my teenage years, and I needed some time to calm down
Ijjust realized that the graduation ceremony is only one week away
First III tell you some good news.
Daddy^ l;m going to college!
Three weeks ago, I received a letter of acceptance from a women's college.
Three weeks ago,, I received a letter of acceptance fromta*womens*college.
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As promised, I will receive a scholarship, and I'm going to study in college.
The time when a frail young bird must leave the nest has come.
I'm finally making) it under my own steam!
And there's one other thing.
The first person I fell in love with asked me to marr^ him, and I need to tell you about it
There we go.
His name is Jervis Pendleton
Yes. He is Julias uncle, and I have W litten abdutihim several times.
He really does love me.
And he proposed to me.
But... I rejected his proposal
No, it's not that I don't love him.
I think that if I truly love him, I shouldn't marry him.
If I do, I will be one of the Pendleton family, and Jervis would surely regret it
I just couldn't tell him that I'm an orphaa
That is why I.
That is why l(Will holdimy memories of him dear to my heart for the rest of my life.
But there is one thing I cannot deny.
It is true that I have tried to hide my origins as an orphan up until now.
I've Ikept on (hidings it, so should I continue to hide it and live as a false Judy for thefest of my life?
I have no idea what to do now.
Daddy, you are the only one I have now.
This lis rxW final; request
Please come to my graduation ceremony and] rrieet me.
Please meet me and tell me.
Tell me what I should do now.
Mike test Mike test
Judy Abbott in Room 301.
Melnore sensei is calling you.
Please go to his office immediately..
Judy, I would like youl to ilisten carefully.
Y-Yes.
The fact is, Judy, you have been chosen to give a speech on behalf of the graduating students
You mean... me?
That's right, Judy!
You have been chosen as this years valedictorian!
This years valedictorian?
You've done well! Congratulations!
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Judy Abbott has been chosen as to give a speech as this years valedictorian!
Can you believe it, Oaddy?
nn urpilarmiFte 111^15 uws vdieuKiuiidii at Lincoln Memorial Girls' School
which has a reputation for academic greatness!
So please, please come to my graduation ceremony.
And please meet me. I have matured a little.
Yes. Yes.
So, you'll come to the graduation ceremony tomorrow, wont you?
Yes, of course.
I wont tell Judy about this
Okay? Uncle, do you still love her?
I'm sorry.
6oodbye.
What did Pendleton san say
He said that he would certainly come to the graduation ceremony
But he sounded awfully tired.
He said that he went to Paris on a business trip right after returning home from Lock Willow Farm.
He couldn't stand to be in New York
But he'll come, wont he?
What will Judy think
Of course she WANTS to see him!
And besides, she may never see him again after she graduates.
I suppose not
Oh, what's wrong?
Why the long face?
Nothings wrong.
Hey, has the postman come yet?
No idea.
Thank you very much.
John Smith.'
It's not from Griggs san!
It's from Oaddy!
Oh my!
Look at this!
Hey, look at this!
He didn't ask his, secretary to type it this time!
Its a letter straight from Daddy!
However, you have done y^ry well.
Congratulation^ on being chosen as the Valedictorian this year.
I'm very proud of you.
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I will definitely come to your graduation ceremony!
All right!
I will definitely come to your graduation ceremony!
I'm looking forward to seeing you!
jonn ^rnith.
Oh, III get to sec Daddyl
Sadie. Julia.
I FINALLY det to see Oaddy
What'll I do?
Why is she so excited?
Were we worried about nothing?
You can see Daddy. Judy.
Shouldn't that be enough?
I've got to forget about everything else.
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Sorry were late.
M««
Congratulations on graduating, Sadie.
Thanks, Bob.
Okay girls, I'll see you later.
Our parents aren't coming.
Were babysitting) Sallie today
Congratulations on graduating. Julia.
Thank you, Jimmie.
Hey, Judy.
I heard that you're giving a speech.
That's great
Thanks
Well, III see you later.
Honestly, Why do I have to look after my [little sisterr
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Hello. Congratulations on graduating, Julia.
Congratulations, Julia.
Thank you Father, Mother
Congratulations on graduating, Judy
Mother.
Thank you very much.
Come, let us go.
Oh, but where's Uncle Jervis?
He couldn't make it
He collapsed immediately after returning from his business trip.
Jcrvis collapsed?
He collapsed?
Was he sick all this time?
He has pneumonia, and he is in serious condition
I didn't know until today.
Why didn't he tell us?
Anyway, were going to check up on him later, so why don't you come with us
Of course I will.
But... Is he really that sick?
That's what his secretary said.
The doctor said that he has a fifty percent chance of recovery.
What?!
Oh no!
Judy!
Judy, you should see him right away.
My uncle still loves you!
What are you saying, Julia?
This has nothing to do with Judy
That's right, Judy.
But Mother!
Welly the graduation ceremony is today.
You can see him some other time.
What are you saying, darling
This has nothing to do with HER!
Come. Were going.
Oh, no.
It does have something) to do with [me
That's...
Jen/is1
We will now begin the 48th Graduation Ceremony for the Lincoln Memorial Girls' School.
Please take your seats.
Where's Judy Abbott?
And at such an important time
Judy!
Please connect me to New York
I need to speak to Jervis Pendleton at 1310 Park Street.
Well then, I will now^begin giving diplomas individually to each graduating student
of the prestigious Lincoln Memorial Girls' School
Jervis.
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Hello?
My name is Judy Abbott.
Is Jervis...
Um... What is Jervis Pendleton's condition?
He's not allowed to receive visitors?
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Hello?
Is something wrong?
Hello?
I'm sorry, Jervis.
I'm so sorry, Jen/is!
I knew I should have told you that I'm an orphan!
If I had done that..
If I had done that, I wouldn't have hurt you!
I had so many opportunities!
I thought I was doing it for his sake, but I was^wrong.
I kept quietbecausejl didn't want him to knov&rthatll was an orphan.
I should have told him!
I shouldn't have been afraid. I should have been honest with him!
This has nothing to do with her!
Isn't that right, Judy>
Even if I went to visit him, I wouldn't e a owe o see im.
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Judy!
Where are you going?
They've started) handing out diplomas at the graduation ceremony!
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Your Oaddy is already at the graduation ceremony!
Th That's right.
I should meet Daddy and discuss things with him.
Oh. just go!
Julia Pendleton.
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Congratulations, Julia!
SallielMcBride!
YYes!
We made it!
Congratulations, Sallie.
Thank you vzry much.
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Well, the last student is the valedictorian for this year, Judy Abbott'
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You've (done Well, Judy
Congratulations.
Thank you very much.
Well then/this years valedictoriaa Miss Judy Abbott
will give a speech on behalf of the graduating students
This is the speech.
It is vzry well written
Its just what I would expect from you.
Yes. That's it
You came, right, Oaddy?
Please, lend me your strength.
L I can barely/stand
[Judy! Hurry and read it!
I'm Judy Abbott
Today, I graduate from the prestigious Lincoln Memorial Girls' School.
I learned about freedom, equality, and charity.
Judy!
The United States, where I was born,
advocates freedom, equality, and charity based on President Lincoln's ideals.
But are we truly free?
Are we truly equal?
And does true charity exist?
Since I was this small, I've always doubted these ideals
No! Read the script!
That's because my upbringing was very unfortunate.
But someone relieved my doubts.
He is somewhere is the audience.
He is my Daddy, my guardian.
I call him my Daddy, but we are not related by blood at all
I have nzvzc szzn him before.
But even so, Oaddy has supported me all this time, without asking for anything in return.
Because of his goodwill, he has supported me for these three years
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You didn't
It couldn't be!
Daddy is...
Daddy is one of the committee members for an institution.
An institution?
No idea.
That institution is.
That institution is..
An orphanage.
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I entered the Lincoln Memorial Girls' School after growing up in the John Grier Orphanage.
Well done, Judy.
I didn't expect you to confess your secret in front of all these people.
So did \yoQ know about her, Julia?
I was abandoned as a baby in downtown New/ York
I grew up without knowing any relatives, and I had no parents
And I was able to graduate from such a wonderful school because of Daddy's goodwill ahd^vJppbrt
Because of his warm-hearted goodwill, I was saved from a world of prejudice and criticism.
And now, I understand completely
Daddy did not just give me living expenses or tuition fees.
He gave me the courage to live as an independent human being.
was finally released from my negative feelings and I Was able to tails about my origins.
Daddy Long Legs, you can hear me, cant you?
This is the only way I can show my gratitude to you.
Thank you so much!
Its just that...
I should have realized it a long time ago
Jervis.
Because all I did was hide the fact that I was an orphan...
I lost the I most important person in my life.
I should have told everyone about my origins a long time ago.
I regret not doing so.
I would like to thank my teachers for kirvdly supporting me all this time
Julia. Sadie.
Jimmie. Bob.
Sloan san
Hardy san.
And all my good friends.
I just realized it for the first time since I first came here.
I realized that freedom, equality and charity exist in this country
I am overflowing with feelings of gratitude towards all of you, for supporting me.
Thank you so much.
Bravo! Bravo, Judy!
Congratulations, Judy!
Bravo!
Judy!
Well done.
It truly was a magnificent speech.
You don't have to say anything else, Judy
I'm already...
Judy!
I didn't know!
Judy, you don't have to be afraid of anything now.
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Miss Judy!
Griggs san!
Daddy came, didn't he?
Where is he?
I need to discuss some things with him.
A car is ready.
What?
Miss Judy.
Mr. John Smith has' collapsed!
Oaddy collapsed?!
Mr. Smith wants to see you.
Come. Please hurry
Wait!
Don't take her away!
Come on! Hurry!
We have to get there as soon as possible!
Judy!
My... My Uncle Jervis still loves you!
So do I
So do I!
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Judy!
Please tell Jervis.
Tell him that I love him too!
The last episode of Daddy Long Legs is. Nice to Meet You, Oaddy!
Please watch.
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