But I lived at home,and I had to clean the house and do all the cooking. Then when I grew up, I got a job as a teacher. But my aunt said, "Since you were a small child I've bought your food and clothes, and now you must pay me for them. For the next ten years you must give me all the money you get from your teaching, and I'll give you back one pound every week. "
' That was wrong. 'Said Matilda '
' I know, I was afraid, said Miss Honey. ' She could still hurt me badly. '
When did you escape from her? asked Matilda.
' Two years ago ; said Miss Honey. ' One day I saw this little house. It was empty, but it belonged to a farmer and I asked him about it. " it's very uncomfortable and cold there, " he said, " but if you really want to live in it you can pay me ten pence a week." So I do, and I use the other ninety pence a week to buy milk and bread and tea. I have my lunches at school because I don't have to pay for them. '
' Does your aunt still live in your old house?" Asked Matilda.
' Yes ; said Miss Honey. ' I think my farther wanted me to have it after he died, but nobody can find his will. My aunt has a letter saying that he gave the house to her. It looks like my farther's writing, but I don't think it is. But who will believe me? my aunt is a very important person in the village. '
' who is she? ' asked Matilda.
' Miss Trunchbull ; said miss honey.
' yes, but that's enough about me; said Miss honey. ; We came here to talk about you. I'm interested in those wonderful eyes of your. How much can you move and push with them? We must know more about it all.
' Not today, Miss Honey; said Matilda. ' I want to go home and think about all this. I've got a bit of an idea, and... ' she stopped,