The Little Girl and Mushrooms

It was a bright summer morning, perfect for being outside. Two young sisters had spent the morning picking mushrooms in the woods. Their baskets were full, and they laughed and sang together as they made their way home.

On their way, they came to a railway track. The area was quiet — no train could be seen or heard — so they decided to cross it. Carefully, they climbed up the small hill beside the track, making sure not to drop their heavy baskets.

Just as the younger sister stepped close to the rails, they suddenly heard the loud horn of a train.

The older sister, startled, turned and ran back. She thought her little sister was right behind her. But when she turned around, her heart dropped — the younger one was still on the track, trying to cross carefully with her basket.

“Come back! Run!” the older sister cried out in panic.

But the little girl didn’t seem to hear her. She was focused on walking over the rails with her small feet and holding onto her basket tightly. Suddenly, she tripped and fell, spilling mushrooms everywhere. She sat down and calmly started gathering them.

The older sister began screaming and crying. “Leave them! Come back!” she shouted. But the little girl stayed there, picking mushrooms one by one.

Meanwhile, the train was coming closer. The engine driver saw the girl and blew the whistle again and again. But the little girl didn’t react. She was crawling between the tracks, still focused on her mushrooms.

The train could not stop in time. The whistle kept blowing, but it was too late. The engine rolled past the spot where the little girl was.

Everyone feared the worst. The older sister cried into her hands, and passengers on the train were filled with dread. The train finally passed, and all eyes turned to the track.

To their amazement, the little girl slowly lifted her head. She had stayed flat between the rails and was safe. Then she calmly got on her knees and began picking up the last of her mushrooms.

Her sister ran to her, tears pouring down her cheeks. They hugged tightly, crying with joy and relief. In that moment, the two sisters felt more love and gratitude than ever before.

The older one promised never to let go of her sister’s hand again while crossing any track.

Hand in hand, with their baskets full again, the two sisters walked back home — a little wiser and closer than before.

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