[Comprehensive Classics] Killing the Classics

Before this day came, no one thought that such an accident would happen.But it happened exactly like that, and people were caught off guard.Some people gloat, some people feel sad and miserable.And the person who suffered the most was Sarah herself.

It was Sarah's 11th birthday, and it was undoubtedly a big day.Ms. Minchin and others have been preparing for this day for a long time, and Sarah herself is looking forward to it.The important reason why this day is regarded as a big day by everyone is, of course, the diamond mine mentioned in Sarah's father's letter.

Lavinia could be so jealous of Sara for a number of reasons, of course.But the most recent reason is this—Sarah's father was able to own a diamond mine, and a small diamond ring can be sold for a lot of money. It is conceivable how rich Sarah will be in the future.

Ms. Minchin is willing to see Sarah as a real little princess, and there are many reasons for this.She ordered a doll from Paris at the request of Captain Crewe, which was extremely beautiful and expensive, and all kinds of costumes were perfectly equipped.For Sarah's birthday, she had advanced a large sum of money, decorated the classroom elaborately, held a banquet, and presented her presents with great grandeur.Even though Sara defied Ms. Minchin and asked Anya to stay, Ms. Minchin eventually agreed to the move.During the speech, she also specifically mentioned Sarah's large fortune - greatly praised Sarah's princess character, and asked all the staff to stand up to express their gratitude to Sarah: "Thank you, Sarah!"

Ms. Minchin walked away and let the students play by themselves.Sara was unwrapping her presents with gusto, never expecting something like that to happen a few minutes later.A moment before she had been arguing with Lavinia whether, if she had been a beggar, she would not have insisted so easily on her assumption, but at that very moment Miss Minchin's sister, plump Miss Amelia, had entered, Tell her her father's lawyer is visiting Ms. Minchin.

Anya was ordered to continue working.But when Miss Amelia went out, she looked around and got under the table--God knows she'd never done anything like that in her life.But this time, she might have to leave those things behind temporarily.

Her intuition told her that something was wrong.On the day of Sara's birthday, her father's lawyer actually came to visit, and he didn't seem to bring a gift. He went directly to Ms. Minchin's place-this lawyer rarely came to the door in the past few years, and today The day is never here.Reminiscent of what Sarah mentioned before, her father is suffering from illness and diamond mines... Could it be that something has changed?

Footsteps sounded, and Ms. Minchin and Mr. Lawyer entered.The tablecloth hanging down to the ground well concealed Anya's figure. She sat there with her knees hugged, listening to their conversation intently.

However, until the lawyer went out and Miss Amelia opened the door to talk to Ms. Minchin, Anya couldn't recover from the news she just learned.

Sarah's father - dead?

The legendary diamond mine—it’s gone—Sara is now a pauper?

What a joke!This must be impossible!The little princess lost her father and possibly owned a huge fortune at the same time in just one day!

Anya got up with a grunt, crawled out from under the table, and ran out of the room under Ms. Minchin's loud reprimand.Almost without imagining, she knew how Sarah would be treated in the future—Sara didn't even have a relative to rely on!Ms. Minchin has advanced so much money on her for nothing, and she will get it back even more!

However, when she ran out of the room, she couldn't move anymore.Sarah loves her father so much, looks forward to this birthday so much... Do I have to tell her such a thing today, when she is celebrating her own birthday with great joy?

But even if she doesn't do it, Ms. Minchin will find a way to deprive it of everything... Although she calls Sarah a princess, no one hates Sarah more than herself.When Sara had money, all her arrogance and spending was excusable; but now Sara has no money. . . .

Having experienced so many worlds, it was the first time Anya felt helpless about something.

Sarah is undoubtedly a strong and brave little girl... But, can she withstand such a blow?

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Anya made an evasive move for the first time.She didn't want to tell Sarah about it herself.However, whether the dream will be shattered, Sara still learned about it from Ms. Minchin herself.

She was more at a loss than Anya had imagined.A second ago, she was wearing gorgeous clothes, sitting at the birthday celebration, unwrapping her presents, proud of her father...but now she heard the news of her father's death, and ran upstairs to the In her own room, walking up and down, talking to herself, but the voice was so unfamiliar that she hardly resembled her own.

"My dad is dead! My dad is dead!"

She couldn't take the terrible news, and on one occasion even yelled at her doll, Emily.Her father was dead, which was odd, Emily didn't know, the man who had paid to buy her back was dead.Thousands of miles away—she hadn't even had time to see him for the last time.

When she came at last to Ms. Minchin's sitting-room, she was pale, with dark circles under her eyes, and pained like a withered flower.She was no longer fresh and lively, in her black velvet dress which had grown too small and short.That was her only black dress.Her pale arms hugged the doll Emily, and a black cloth was wrapped around her too.

Ms. Minchin began to scold her unceremoniously, expressing her dissatisfaction that she had never expressed due to her status.She told Sara that in the future she would have to work in exchange for the right to live here, and that she would need to live in the attic without bringing anything—becoming neighbors with Anya.

With her head down, Sarah walked up the stairs helplessly.She went up to the attic, found the room that was now her own, closed the door and looked around.Dilapidated furnishings, dirty environment, sloping ceiling, and a long strip of dark gray sky outside the skylight.She walked over and sat down on the footstool under the window, with her arms around Emily and her head bowed.

It was like another world.What collided in her young heart was a strong emotion that she had never imagined.Joy and celebration, as if centuries had passed, and now she was alone, without the father who loved her the most in the world...

When she was immersed in sadness, Anya was watching her from the next door.Through the scanning function of the system, she can easily see every expression on Sarah's face.Through the thin walls, she couldn't hear the sound of crying.The more this happened, the more worried Anya became.

After hesitating for a while, she walked over and knocked on the door, then pushed the door open.When Sara looked up at her, Anya said softly, "May I—may I come in?"

Sara looked like she was about to smile, but she couldn't.She held out her hand to Anya, choking: "My father is dead—look, I told you that we are exactly the same—you should understand how true this is. We are two identical children Girl, we're both all alone now, with no relatives, no possessions... We even live in such a small attic, and now there is really no difference."

"However, you are still a princess." Anya couldn't help but walked forward, hugged her, and comforted her softly: "Just like I was a troubled French princess, now you are a troubled British princess."

"Am I still a princess?"

"Yes, you are - if you are a princess, then no matter what happens to you, no matter how much you suffer, you are still a princess. Because that is the way it is, and nothing can change that fact .”

"Thank you, Becky." Finally a smile appeared on Sarah's face. "I want to pretend that's the case, that I'm really a princess in trouble."

Anya hugged her and sighed inwardly.

Fake or not, beauty and wealth or not... Sara is a real princess, little princess.

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After staying in this world for an unexpectedly long time, Anya has never been able to find that so-called scumbag.After insinuating and several exclusions, she finally set her target on the "friend" who had cheated Sarah's father.But the person she wore this time was really wrong, and she couldn't find that "friend" with her own strength.If she can make up her mind to abandon Sarah and go wandering, she may have enough wealth to find that person in a few years...

However, firstly, if Becky can communicate with her, she would rather stay by Sara's side; secondly, since Sara is the protagonist, the person who deceived Sara's father will definitely appear in her side. around.Instead of searching aimlessly, think about how you can improve the lives of both of you.

Anya's half-assed material conversion requires certain conditions, for example, stones can only be transformed into stones, and sackcloth can only be transformed into sackcloth.After Sara lost her ladyship, they could no longer fill their stomachs every day.

Sara forced herself to adapt to the difficult environment and began to work like Anya.Because she was well-bred and the children listened to her very well, the tasks assigned to her were relatively easy. Most of the time, she taught and disciplined the young children and sent her to run errands everywhere.This act seemed to give Ms. Minchin and the others extra pleasure, as if doing it to someone who had once been above them might ennoble them too.

Anya felt much more relaxed because of this, but she didn't like this kind of relaxation at all.She could only help Sarah without a trace, but Sarah's responsibilities increased day by day.

Within a month or two, Sara had experienced the warmth and coldness of human life.She finally understands that some people are not those whom she treats with kindness and can reciprocate her kindness.The more humble she is, the more domineering others will be.If she had been a kitchen girl like Becky, she might have tried to keep her mouth shut.However, she did not forget her studies, and tried her best to keep her knowledge and even have more.

It is very difficult to study in such a difficult environment, but Sarah did it.Her behavior even made Anya a little ashamed.Traveling through so many worlds, she is familiar with the language and culture of every country, and is familiar with every history that has happened or not happened... However, she has never studied like Sarah.She knew the words and knew the meaning of each sentence, but she never thought about them.

If this continues, in a few years, maybe she will really become a kitchen girl.

On the one hand, because of shame, and on the other hand, in order to make Sarah happy, Anya began to ask her to teach her homework.Sarah is indeed a responsible little teacher, teaching her everything she knows without reservation.She also wondered why Anya could understand and write the languages ​​of so many countries while working in school since she was a child?But she was just a child, so it was okay for Anya to use some half-truth and half-fake excuses to get past her.

At one point, Sara couldn't help but say, "Becky, sometimes I feel like you're an angel sent to me."

"Yes, I am those gods, no matter what religion, whether it is a puppet or God, I am the angel they sent to protect you and accompany you, little princess." Anya said, laughing.

No matter how tired her body was, her mood was unprecedentedly relaxed.If possible, she would really like to be by Sarah's side all the time...

It's a pity that she still has tasks to do.Anya couldn't help sighing again, pointing to a character in the old textbook and asked, "Sara, who is this? Can you tell me his story?"

Sara's eyes lit up at the mention of storytelling.The simple attic is filled with her fantasy and passionate stories again, and the cold winter seems no longer so tough.

Sarah, the little princess, she must be able to get back what belongs to her.Anya looked at her and made up her mind again.