Forest Children

Once upon a time there lived a lovely girl with long blonde hair parted in the middle. Her name was Marigold, but she preferred Goldie. Although she was only seven years old, she lived alone in the forest. She was an orphan because her parents died in a small plague a year before. Soon after their death, Goldie ran frightened through the forest. She stumbled upon a small stone hut deep in the heart of the forest. She peeked under the hut, worried about scary animals. Instead she found a treasure chest filled with gold coins, cups, and jewelry. She used this money to buy food, clothing, and everything she needed to live. When she went out into the nearby town, she was always careful to wear shoes with heels and adult clothing so that no one would know she was an orphan in the forest.