A little girl whose parents had died lived with her grandmother and slept in an upstairs bedroom.One night there was a fire in the house and the grandmother died while trying to rescue the child.The fire spread quickly,and the situation was terrible.
Neighbours called the fire department,then stood helplessly by,unable to enter the house because flames blocked all the entrances.The little girl appeared at an upstairs window,crying for help,just as word spread among the crowd that the firefighters would be delayed a few minutes because they were all at another fire.
Suddenly,a man appeared with a ladder,put it up against the side of the house and disappeared inside.When he reappeared,he had the little girl in his arms.He delivered the child to the waiting arms below,then disappeared into the night.
An investigation revealed that the child had no living relatives,and weeks later a meeting was held in the town hall to determine who would take the child into their home and bring her up.
A teacher said she would like to raise the child.She pointed out that she could ensure her a good education.A farmer offered her an upbringing(教养) on his farm.He pointed out that living on a farm was healthy and satisfying.Others spoke,giving their reasons why it was to the child's advantage to live with them.
Finally,the town's richest resident rose and said,"I can give this child all the advantages that you have mentioned here,plus money and everything that money can buy."
Throughout all this,the child remained silent,her eyes on the floor.
"Does anyone else want to speak?" asked the meeting chairman.A man came forward from the back of the hall.He walked slowly and appeared to be in pain.
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When he got to the front of the hall,he stood directly in front of the little girl and held out his arms.
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When asked her choice,the girl gave people the reasons firmly.
