A Little Bit Of Empathy...

She was alone and hungry. A mere 12 year old, trying to fend for herself, while her mother washed dirty utensils at various homes to make ends meet. There were more mouths to feed at home. She had accompanied her mother that day and the lady of the house had asked her to sit in the veranda, till her mother finished her work. When she saw a biscuit packet lying in the corner, she was tempted.

It must have rolled there while the delivery boy unloaded groceries that morning. With great excitement, she grabbed it and looking furtively, opened it. The landlady decided to walk Inc that minute and the girl froze right there Fury danced in the lady's eyes for a minute. She suddenly smiled" Have it. I meant to give it to you, but couldn't find it" The girl are the entire packet in a minute. It was the sweetest biscuit she had eaten.