第八章：成长与希望
Chapter 8：Growth and Hope
几个月过去了，我在洛伍德学校的生活变得更加稳定。
Months passed, and my life at Lowood School became more stable.
我开始习惯这里的规矩，变得更加独立。
I began to get used to the rules here and became more independent.
尽管生活很艰苦，我依然努力学习。
Although life was tough, I kept working hard.
一天，校长来到了我们班。
One day, the headmaster came to our class.
他检查了每个学生，询问了我们的进展。
He checked each student and asked about our progress.
他对我的成绩感到满意。
He was pleased with my results.
有一次，海伦和我一起在学校的花园里散步。
One time, Helen and I were walking together in the school garden.
我们聊了很多，谈论着我们的未来。
We talked a lot, discussing our future.
她说她想成为一位教师，帮助更多的孩子。
She said she wanted to be a teacher and help more children.
我觉得海伦是个非常聪明而且善良的人。
I thought Helen was a very smart and kind person.
她总是能从困难中找到力量。
She always found strength in difficulties.
我从她身上学到了很多。
I learned a lot from her.
一天，我收到了一封来自家人的信。
One day, I received a letter from my family.
信中告诉我，家里的一切都好，父母非常想念我。
The letter told me that everything at home was fine, and my parents missed me very much.
我感到有些伤感，但也为家人感到高兴。
I felt a little sad but was also happy for my family.
我的心情因为这封信变得更加复杂。
My feelings became more complicated because of the letter.
我开始怀念家，但也知道自己必须坚持下去。
I started to miss home but also knew that I had to keep going.
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