on the tube in Buenos Aires you will often be left a slip of paper on your lap or bag by a passing person in need, asking for money.
today a lady tried to leave such a slip explaining her disability on my lap, I declined.
but then I watched as two young boys, who couldn't have been more than ten or eleven, read the slip and reach into their pockets for their ben ten style wallets. they then both took out a coin each and handed their pocket money to the lady. unprompted, with no parents telling them to do so.
well, I felt rather heartless after that. but what a wonderful sight.
No comments:
Post a Comment