New Concept English II - 45 (1/16/09)

Lesson 45 A clear conscience

The whole village soon learnt that a large sum of money had

been lost. Sam Benton, the local butcher, had lost his

wallet while taking his savings to the post office. Sam was

sure that the wallet must have been found by one of the

villagers, but it was not returned to him. Three months

passed, and then one morning, Sam found his wallet outside

his front door. It had been wrapped up in newspaper and it

contained half the money he had lost, together with a note

which said ：‘A thief, yes, but only 50 percent a thief!’ Two

months later, some more money was sent to Sam with another

note :\'Only 25 percent a thief now!\' In time, all Sam\'s

money was paid back in this way. The last note said:\'I am

100 percent honest now!\'

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Midnight now, time for bed.......