MODERNIZING OF AN ANCIENT TALE ASSIGNMENT

Tiffany shuddered in revulsion . Did the girl have to get so close

Mandy worked at the combination for a moment . But she paused before twirling to the final number . You know , Tiffany . I could let you stay here all night with your precious hair caught in the locker , but I 'm not that kind of person

To Tiffany 's horror , Mandy leaned in close . Remember that when you finally discover who your real friends are ' She smiled in a sad way I hope things go better for you

Why would you

care ? My friends love me ' Tiffany mumbled

No , Tiffany , they don 't . But I care because I know that you , despite your beauty and popularity , are a sad little girl inside ' She was quiet a moment . We all are , I think

Tiffany had never been talked to this way in her entire life . She was insulted and disgusted . She was about to say so , when she saw Mandy 's hand returning to the lock . She 'd let the girl release her before putting her in her place

Mandy smiled again , twirling the combination to the final number and pressed her fingers into the lock to spring it open . Tiffany watched as Mandy leaned in , taking note of the destroyed painting . She felt a spasm within her stomach . She felt the sudden need to explain . Umm My clothes needed room to hang

Mandy shrugged nonchalantly , but Tiffany saw that her eyes appeared more liquid than usual . Without a word , Mandy walked off down the hall

Tiffany stood silently , watching her go . Why should she feel so bad What had Mandy ever done to earn this level of respect

She felt herself rolling her eyes at her own behavior . She leaned in the locker and removed both halves of the painting...