As she was being showered with all these compliments, Emily once again lowered her head and smiled. She said modestly, “Oh, don’t say that. Although I’ve not seen the list of participants, in the past, there have been strong contestants every year. So, there’s no guarantee that I’ll get first place.”
“Emily, don’t say that. We all have high hopes for you.” Everyone felt that Emily was being too humble. After all, if she really didn’t think that she would win, the Jacksons wouldn’t have been so anxious to organize such an ostentatious celebration.
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