daddy long legs

Chapter 34

Dear Daddy Long Legs:
Have you ever had a little girl who was snatched away as a baby?

Maybe I'm like her!If we were living in a novel, that's how the storyline would end, wouldn't it?

It's kind of weird -- and kind of exciting, even kind of romantic -- that one doesn't know anything about one's own origins, because there are so many possibilities.I may not be American, and neither are many.Maybe my ancestors were ancient Romans, maybe a Viking daughter, maybe Russian exiles who should be locked up in a Siberian prison, maybe I'm a gypsy - I think it's very possible, I like it Wandering around, although I still haven't had a chance to play it well so far.

You know a blemish from my past?I once ran away from the John Gorier Orphanage because they wanted to punish me for stealing cookies.The matter is on the record, and any trustee is free to read it at any time.But, uncle, how can I blame it all?When you put a hungry little girl in the kitchen and leave her alone with a jar of cookies on hand, then pop in and of course find her with cookie crumbs around her mouth.Finally, he lifted her up with one hand and slapped her twice.When the cake is brought to the table, order her to go away, and tell all the children that it is because she steals, can you expect her not to run away?
I was caught by them after only running a few miles.For a whole week, I was chained to a post in the back yard like a mischievous puppy while the other kids were playing outside.

God!The get out of class bell rang.After class, I'm going to have a meeting.I'm sorry, but I was going to write you an interesting letter today.

Goodbye, dear uncle!

Judy
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