The two take off their hoods and are amazed at how much they look alike. She reveals that her mother taught her the song when Anneliese praises it. Suddenly, Madame Carp appears, confiscates Erika's earnings, and orders her to get back to work.Įrika is surprised by Anneliese putting money in her collection cup. Her singing catches Princess Anneliese's attention, and Anneliese walks over to hear Erika sing. One day, Erika is out singing in the town square while her cat Wolfie collects the money she is earning from singing. Erika does not give up hope and works hard to gain her freedom. However, Madame Carp keeps adding extra 'interest' so that Erika will have to work for her forever. Erika is unhappy with the work she has to do, wanting instead to become a singer. Her parents love her very much but they are very poor and unable to take care of her, so they borrow a lot of money from Madame Carp in order to do this.Įrika is made to work as one of Madame Carp's seamstresses in order to pay off the debt her parents owed. She and Princess Anneliese are born at the very same moment. Erika is born in a kingdom on the top of a mountain.
