Ep. 14: Judy faces plagiarism accusations after writing a competition story for Lincoln High's 50th Anniversary

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Judy submits a short story for a writing competition marking the 50th Anniversary of Lincoln High School. After showing her draft to Mr. Melnore at Sally's suggestion, he criticizes the style as resembling her favorite authors, implying plagiarism. Judy then writes a new tale about an orphan named Jerusha who escapes punishment by a matron with the help of a boy. Years later, Jerusha is reunited with her rescuer, who is now the farm owner. Sally and Julia are deeply moved by the narrative. Although the competition results show no clear winners, Judy receives a commemorative fountain pen as a prize, which she accepts gratefully.