feeling any minute there would be a disaster. She thanked her and turned to the door when something brushed against her leg. Rachel was so surprised that she jumped backwards. It was a cat! But her elbow hit a vase and it fell to the floor, broken. How awkward! (72 words )
With a smile Mrs. Willow comforted her saying it had been broken before. Rachel sighed and stared at her. I did, when I was young. You couldn’t have been as clumsy as I was, Mrs. Willow said, her sharp blue eyes shining. Keep telling yourself you are a swan and it will work. Rachel doubtfully said that several times. After they cleared up the vase, they drank tea from china cups and ate cakes off delicate plates and Rachel didn’t break another thing. It was a kind of magic. Rachel smiled. (78 words )
(With a smile Mrs. Willow comforted her saying it had been broken before. Rachel sighed and stared at her. No worry at all. It’ll be perfect after being mended, Mrs. Willow said, her sharp blue eyes shining. Nobody grows up without being clumsy. Rachel let out a long sigh and for the first time she felt good about her clumsy self. She believed what Mrs. Willow said must have the same magic as her special cold cure. To her amazement, she returned home with the bottle of medicine safe and sound. ) (78 words ) Possible Version Two:
There were beautiful things everywhere—pretty china figures and delicate vases. All the treasures seemed to boast along history and thus priceless. “Wow, it is really a land of wonder.” Rachel couldn’t help admiring the elegance of the china figures and vases. Mom’s words echoing in her mind, curiosity still got the upper hand. She reached for one of them, but unfortunately, the vase slipped off her hand and lay in pieces on the floor. Her heart missing a beat, she felt terribly worried. (74 words) With a smile, Mrs. Willow comforted her; saying it had been broken before. Seeing Mrs. Willow’s sharp blue eyes filled with warmth and affection, Rachel felt extremely regretful for her clumsy behavior. “If I had been more careful, the disaster wouldn’t have happened.” Rachel knew what Mrs. Willow said might be an excuse to relieve her uneasiness and embarrassment. She made a resolution in her heart that from the day on she would never be so careless and swore to be a kind and thoughtful person like Mrs. Willow. (76 words)
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