The Florist’s Surprise
Upon hearing the old woman’s explanation, the roommates were enlightened. They truly understood why the pile of cash wasn’t theirs to decide and take. They delightfully returned the money to the old woman. The old woman, in return, was very grateful for their kind gesture. She saw how these kids from New Paltz drove all the way to her to return her money. They could have thought of spending, but they chose to return the money to her. The roommates didn’t know that the woman prepared a surprise for them.
The Florist’s Surprise
Finder’s Fee!
The old woman’s surprise to them was, she allowed the roommates to keep $1,000. She said it was like a finder’s fee. $1,000 is not so big compared to the total sum of money that they found. But having $1,000 wasn’t a bad return on a $20 couch purchase. Aside from the finder’s fee, they got to keep the couch as well. It was not just the finder’s fee that they were after, but the peace that the three of them will have knowing that they did the right thing.
Finder’s Fee!
