童话故事：真实的一个灰姑娘人生(7)

“Out of all the people in the world, why would you help me?” Cinderella asked.
“I’ve been watching you, my child,” the Fairy Godmother said. “You are kind to all, even when kindness isn’t shown to you. You are compassionate, despite the little compassion you receive from others. You celebrate the good in life, even when life isn’t good to you. You have a rare and special soul, so it would be my honor to help you attend the ball tonight.”
“How can you help me?” Cinderella asked. “I’m filthy and have nothing to wear, and without a carriage, the ball will be over by the time I reach the palace on foot.”
“Your circumstances seem bleak, I’m sure,” the Fairy Godmother said. “But it’s nothing a little touch of magic can’t cure!”
The Fairy Godmother retrieved a long crystal wand from inside her robes. She waved it at a pumpkin growing in the garden, and it magically transformed into a large golden carriage. The transformation frightened six tiny mice, and they scurried away.