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Man’s generosity touching to woman
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Dec. 21, 2011 11:52 pm
On a recent errand to mail Christmas packages, I visited a mailing depot. Upon arrival I was dismayed to discover that I had left my billfold at home. Laden with my boxes, I made my way inside because I had a significant amount of cash and had hoped it might be sufficient. I told the clerk of my plight. A conversation that was overheard by a gentleman.
The gentleman, a stranger to me, insisted on paying what I was short. Kindness like this cannot be measured by money. His thoughtfulness and concern for someone “who could have been his grandmother” was most touching.
Norma Magoon
Cedar Rapids
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