Hetty Feather's Diary: Runaway

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My name's Hetty Feather - and this is my diary.

I’ve been accused of stealing the Dawn Star! But I’m not the thief! I’d never steal anything… But I must admit that when we found it, I did lie awake thinking what I could do with it if it were mine. I could go to New York and take everyone with me! I could help Jack’s family, and Agnes and Lizzie’s poor Ma! I could buy Ida the most beautiful dress for her birthday, made of the finest silk... but I was only dreaming.

Sometimes you imagine things without ever meaning to do the wrong thing. I’d never take something that isn’t mine. And the Dawn Star belongs to Ashok, not to me – and not to whoever’s stolen it! Now, I’m on the run – and what’s worse is that I didn’t want to leave.

It’s dark and I’m cold. I miss Jack and every time I think of them at Calendar Hall, I start to cry. They’ll be worried about me, I know they will. And I’m worried too. I’ve been on the streets before but this time, I’m in real trouble. All because of horrid Lady Grenford and that awful Ambrose. I’m huddled up in an alleyway, but I’m afraid. Every noise I hear is making me jump and I want to go home! I’m so scared, I’m not sure running away was the right thing to do. But if I do go back, I could be arrested, and Jack could be too.

I've finished my duties at Calendar Hall for now, so I've written some responses to your messages. Thank you so much for writing to me!

Hetty Feather's diary replies: Beautyqueen120: Give them time to investigate then go back and clear your name Hetty Feather: Dear Beautyqueen120, Thanks for your letter. I hope that they do investigate \u2013 and do it properly! It\u2019s difficult to think straight when you\u2019re so worried and alone. But I must have faith \u2013 I\u2019ve done nothing wrong and everyone needs to know that! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary replies: Sea: If they do not believe you, you need to find proof! Gather evidence, find witnesses, CLEAR YOUR NAME! You will find a way, Hetty, I believe in you.I am in situations like this a lot. No-one believes me. But I believe in myself. Hetty Feather: Dear Sea, Thanks for your letter. The most important thing is to always believe in yourself \u2013 then others believe in you too! Of course, I have to find proof to prove it too. But I will find a way to clear my name \u2013 that\u2019s exactly what I need to do! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary replies: CuteBlackCat: Don't worry if no-one believes you. You believe in yourself. You've come very far since the foundling hospital. So just bounce back and do something new. Hetty Feather: Dear CuteBlackCat, Thanks for your letter. Out here on the streets, life at the Foundling Hospital feels such a long time ago! I have to remember that I always bounce back. I\u2019ll try not to worry too \u2013 after all, it doesn\u2019t help it just makes more worry! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary replies: U17721589: Being accused of doing something you didn't do is wrong, and of course you feel angry right now about being blamed, but you can't clear your name just yet. Calendar Hall is probably still crawling with the constables, and if they catch you, you'll get arrested! I think you should trust Jack. He cares about you, Hetty! I'm sure he and the others will be ready to find you as soon as they get the chance. I don't think the strong, bold Hetty would give up now! Have courage, Hetty. Help will be on its way. You can do this! Hetty Feather: Dear U17721589, Thanks for your letter. When times are tough, I try to remember all the times I\u2019ve been strong! Sometimes it\u2019s not easy \u2013 especially when you\u2019re out on the streets. But perhaps I\u2019m better off here for a little while until help arrives! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary replies: TurtleLover: Dear Hetty, Whenever nobody believes me, I get evidence, to prove myself right. I also find a friend to back me up. You have lots of friends, and I'm sure they'll all stand by your side until they've figured things out! Hetty Feather: Dear TurtleLover, Thanks for your letter. If only I was still at Calendar Hall \u2013 then I could gather evidence! Now I have to hope that my friends stand by me even when I\u2019m not there. I know I can trust them \u2013 but I need them to figure things out fast! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary replies: Liv: I would simply show people some evidence and it may be hard to find or get but.....you need to try your best and keep your head up high! Keep calm and put a plan together just believe in your self and you can do anything you want to. I (and probably all of your friends like Lizzie and Jack and Gideon and everyone else) are believing in you. Hetty Feather: Dear Liv, Thanks for your letter. It\u2019s important to keep believing in yourself \u2013 especially when you\u2019re in a tough situation! At least I know I can rely on my friends. You\u2019re right \u2013 if I do this, then in time I\u2019ll get everyone to know that I\u2019m innocent! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary replies: U17728966: I just wanted to say that I would trust Jack and wait for Mrs Calendar to get back because she would listen and she will know you would never steal anything. I would say write a letter to Ida and get her to give you some advice. Hetty Feather: Dear U17728966, Thanks for your letter. I know I can always turn to Jack and that Mrs. Calendar sticks up for me too! I only wish that I had someone to help right now. If Ida was here, I\u2019m sure she\u2019d give me good advice \u2013 she always cheers me up! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary replies: DolphinEmeraldKey: If no-one believes me on something my first thought is to find some way of proving to them that what they don't believe is true. If this doesn't work out, you could persuade someone else, maybe someone you are enemies with, to say that you were telling the truth so that the people in disbelief find out they are mistaken - they would realise that if you weren't telling the truth your enemy wouldn't back you up. Hope this helps! Hetty Feather: Dear DolphinEmeraldKey, Thanks for your letter. I really want to find a way to prove that I\u2019m innocent! Then everyone would believe me \u2013 even my enemies. Now I\u2019m away from Calendar Hall, I\u2019m putting my trust in my friends to help me too! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary replies: Caitlin: Dear Hetty, Believe in yourself and hope you can find evidence to prove your innocent. Return to Calendar Hall with evidence. Your friends will support you because they know you would support them if they were accused of stealing. Have courage. Good luck Hetty! Hetty Feather: Dear Caitlin, Thanks for your letter. It took courage to leave \u2013 and it will take courage to return too! I have to believe that I\u2019ve done the right thing by running away. If I find evidence, that will help \u2013 and it will help prove that I\u2019m innocent too! Yours, Hetty Feather.

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