The secret garden — Chapter Three Meeting Martha

　　CHAPTER THREE

　　MEETING MARTHA

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　　When Mary woke up, the sun was shining. She looked around her room. It had a lot of nice furniture, but it wasn"t very cheerful. It was more like an adult"s room than a child"s. She was surprised to see a young woman in her room who was making a fire in the fireplace. She wore a maid"s uniform. Mary looked out the window at the grasslands. The grass was dry and brown, because it was winter. There were no trees or bushes growing on it. All Mary could see was brown, dry grass, going on for miles and miles. "How do you do? I’m Martha. Do you like our moor?" asked the maid suddenly, in a cheerful voice.

　　"No, I hate it," said Mary.

　　"That"s because you"re not used to it," said Martha. "It"s not very pretty now, but in spring it will be beautiful."

　　"So you like the moor?" asked Mary.

　　"Oh. yes. In spring the grass is green and the birds are singing. The fields are full of flowers and the air smells sweet. I wouldn"t live away from the moors, not if you paid me!"

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