Jane is only four years old. She doesn't go to school. But she is very clever and learns a lot from her grandpa,an old teacher. One day,Jane's mother,Mrs. Smith takes her to a party. The guests all praise( 赞扬)a rich woman's boy. Mrs. Smith asks him a few questions,but all his answers are wrong. Jane begins to laugh at( 嘲笑 )him.
The rich woman is angry. She tells her friend to ask Jane some questions,but the girl answers all. Then the rich woman asks,"There are 3 birds in a tree. How many birds will be left if I kill( 杀死 ) one of them?"
"One. "answers Jane.
"You're wrong!"calls out the rich woman,"All of them will fly away!"
"Do you think a dead bird can fly?"asks the little girl.
The guests begin to laugh and the woman's face turns red.