Ep. 6: Sara Protects Illiterate Becky from Headmistress's Cruelty at Seminary
Aired on February 10, 1985
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The Headmistress mails student letters and orders Amelia to involve Sara in errands, allowing Lottie to join Sara. Sara encounters Becky, an illiterate girl seeking Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies. The Headmistress expresses disgust at Becky's presence, summons head maid Molly, and reprimands Amelia for involving Sara. She dislikes servants and shows contempt for Becky, forcing her to work immediately. Molly assigns Becky unknown chores like delivering coal. Cesar trips Becky, scattering the coal. Sara intervenes to prevent Becky's dismissal. Becky is ordered to rise early and light the fire, as losing her position might be a minor issue compared to other potential consequences for the girl.
Episodes
- Ep. 2 · Sara begins her seminary life while shopping for a doll in London with Ralph.
- Ep. 3 · Sara begins her studies while Lavinia plots against her after a shocking introduction
- Ep. 4 · Sara supports Ermengarde through academic struggles and social ridicule at the Seminary.
- Ep. 5 · Lottie the Little Sweetheart
- Ep. 6 · Sara Protects Illiterate Becky from Headmistress's Cruelty at Seminary
- Ep. 7 · Sara becomes class representative after accidentally trampling Becky while visiting the cathedral.
- Ep. 8 · Sara teaches dance while Lavinia resents her superiority over Becky
- Ep. 9 · Sara hosts a tea party while Lavinia's greed is revealed through diamond mine investments.
- Ep. 10 · Lottie questions Sara about her father's Indian diamond mines while Lavinia comments