As Told to the Westler Valley Voice by Matta A. Rhymes
SCHOOLYARD, WESTLER — This wasn't somethin' that happened to someone else in a land far, far away, my little rascals! Oh no! This was somethin' far more personal. This was somethin' that happened to me.
Growin' up, Ma and Pa worked their tails off to make ends meet. My sister, Lori, and I commonly wore tattered clothin' that was mended together by a patchwork of old shirts. We put our shoes on that were worn down to the soles, and my hair was commonly tossed about in every which direction.
It was a simple life, and you’d never hear me or my sister complain.
Then, in contrast, there was Miss Maggie Wentsfield. I’ll never forget the absurdity of her name. She was a girl in my school who was a year or two older than me. She had blue eyes which shone brightly against her flawless skin, and perfectly curled, golden ringlets that hugged her cheeks which had adorable dimples pressed into them every time she smiled.
All the boys wanted to bring her their prized treasures (often it was a frog or some strange who-knows-what) while all girls wanted to be her best friend. She was that girl.
READ MORE in The Matta Goose Stories: Season 1 (link at bottom of page)
Wentsfield Heiress Humiliated, Reformed Character Ensues
"Lori, I WILL avenge you!" - Matta A. Rhymes
Who's Who in Westler
- Maggie Wentsfield — The richest, prissiest girl in Westler, not used to being crossed.
- Mrs. Markum — The schoolteacher, thoroughly unimpressed by Matta's methods.
- Matilda — Maggie's best friend, rarely far from her side.
- Ellis — The boy Maggie fancies.
- The Black Spider — The instrument of Lori's avengin'.
Did You Know: "Little Miss Muffet" is told differently outside Westler. This is the version recorded in your world. [Click Here]