But it wasn’t to be. “You sit on the floor and watch today,” Teacher Zhu told Zhongmei as class began the next morning. “Please,” Zhongmei said, “I thought I’d be able to take the class today.” “I decide that,” Teacher Zhu said curtly. “Sit down.” This time, instead of feeling sad and bewildered, Zhongmei felt angry. She had proved the day before that she was just as good as the others, better than most. It was time for Teacher Zhu to treat her fairly. As soon as the class was dismissed and the other girls had filed out, she caught up with Teacher Zhu at the door. “It’s not fair,” she said. “I’m as good as the others, most of the others. I want to take the class every day.” “You’re as good as the others?” “I think so. Most of them anyway.” “You think rather highly of yourself, don’t you?” Teacher Zhu said. Zhongmei didn’t reply. She didn’t know what to say to that. “A little bit of modesty would be very becoming,” Teacher Zhu continued.
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