THE PINK DRESS 1

Rachael and Angie were nearly of the same age, but Angie was ill-mannered.

The mother bought a lot of expensive and beautiful things for her daughter, Angie.

Then they began looking for a dress for Rachael. She liked a pink one, but it was very expensive.

Angie's mother said lovingly, "Tell me whichever dress you like. Your mother had given me a lot of money for you."

Angie interrupted, "Where did she get so much money from? She is so poor."

"She has saved to buy a dress for Rachael," replied Angie's mother.

"She must have stolen the money from us," said Angie in a rude voice.

"Keep quiet," shouted her father, as he saw Rachael's eyes fill with tears.

Angie's father came towards Rachael and asked kindly, "Rachael, which dress do you like?"

Rachael was afraid of him and she quickly pointed at the pink dress. Angie's father asked the salesgirl to pack the dress.

All of a sudden, Angie spoke out, "But I too want that pink dress."

Angie's mother tried to explain, "We have bought so many things for you, Angie. Let Rachael take what she likes." She was beginning to get tired of her daughter's demanding attitude.

"No! I want that very pink dress,"

persisted Angie and started shouting.

Her father looked very angry and he raised his hand to hit Angie, but Rachael said, "Sir, it does not matter. Let Angie have this dress. It would look very nice on her."

Angie's mother then said, "Rachael, you buy something else."

"No, thanks you, Madam, May I ask you something?" asked Rachael.

"Yes, Rachael, you may," replied Angie's mother.

"Can we get a dress for my mother for this much money? I want to buy her a new dress. She works so hard and she never buys anything for herself," said Rachael.

"What about you?" asked Madam.

"I already have two dressed. One I am wearing and the other one is at home. O don't need any more. Please Madam buy a dress for my mother," requested Rachael.

Angie's mother then bought the pink dress for Angie and a lovely dress for Rachael's mother.

Rachael was very happy now. Angie's father then praised Rachael, "You are a wonderful girl. God bless you. How I wish Angie was like you."