2010年3月27日 星期六

The prince and the pauper

All the people of England wanted the new-born baby, the Prince Edward. But there was no talk about the poor baby, Tom Canty. Tom’s father made his children beg. When Tom came home with nothing, his father would beat him. But his mother was kind to him. Father Andrew was a poor priest who share the house with Tom’ family and taught the neighborhood children to read. Tom had quickly mastered reading and writing skills. He always haunted by one wish-to see the real prince. One day, Tom accidentally ran into the palace, met the real prince and even exchanged their roles by wearing the other’s clothes. Though horrified as Tom was, he gradually got used to the live of being a prince and showed his fairness to people when the king was dead. While hearing the bad news, Edward could do nothing but escape from Tom’s rude father who kept beating him. Fortunately, Edward saved by Miles, the son of Sir Richard Hendon. When it was time to coronate, the real prince, Edward, came running down the aisle. By pointing out where the seal was, Edward had been crowned. Finally, Tom was awarded because of his righteousness.

Often, we are dissatisfied with our life and wander if I were he, I would be better. In fact, the person is similar to the prince who had big fortune or authority that we are longing for. But we are not in his shoes and do not know what bothering him. Rich people always fees too busy to accompany their family. Renowned people want their privacy. Poor people long for a better life. No matter we are born in which classes, we have the treasure that makes us unique.

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