[ She just needs a moment. Just a moment to wallow in self-pity, and then she will take a deep breath and be brave and start again. And then she will have fun collecting more petals. She will have so much fun that she will be grateful that the wind stole away all her hard work and cave her the chance to collect them for longer and- ]
Oh!
[ While she was busy focusing on her misery and giving herself a little pep talk, someone knelt down by her. And before she can say hello and how-do-you-do and can-i-help-you-sir, her basket is half-full again. It may even be a few more petals than she had before. ]
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Oh!
[ While she was busy focusing on her misery and giving herself a little pep talk, someone knelt down by her. And before she can say hello and how-do-you-do and can-i-help-you-sir, her basket is half-full again. It may even be a few more petals than she had before. ]
Can I have them, sir? Are you sure?