Number of words: 98 EXACTLY including the 5 words of the prompt.
Style of writing: Any so long as the total word count is EXACTLY 98 words
I borrowed Ms Jenny's picture.
Mr. Watson paid her twenty-six cents to weed his flowers.
It certainly was hard for a seven-year-old to find work. On her last day, she washed a car for twenty cents.
Rushing to the store the porcelain figurine remained, a gift for Mom. Money was counted. It was only ninty-eight cents. The shop keeper never mentioned the item was one dollar.
23 comments:
Ah, you are up with the sun...or before the sun... and thinking!
Love your post - it reminded me of a Math problem from 3rd grade. But also of kids that age... who are so sweet and unselfish!
Oh, did you intend to say 'minty-eight'? Or, are you a victim of our friendly spell correct?
Good story, and was it a real story, if so the shop keeper was a very wise and kind man, thanks for this, have a very blessed day.
That is just lovely, I could see it all in my head.
Keep Andrew practicing, and he just might turn into your leprechaun!
Very nice story! Does this girl live near Philly? I have a few chores that need to be done:@)
I can see that little girl in my mind...standing there at the counter with a beaming smile, so proud of all she had done to earn that money! Well done!
It's a wonderful story, Gail! :)
We could say that the storekeeper donated two more cents to the cause. She worked hard for the rest!
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Aw, such a cute story. And I can't blame the store keeper for putting his two cents in!
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Such a sweet story and so touching...very well done !!!
So sweet, these are the special moments that bring us pull out the extra change needed. very awesome!
Very sweet little piece, Gail. :o)
What a sweet piece. Hard work has its rewards, yes it does!
What a sweet piece. Hard work has its rewards, yes it does!
Nice little tale...do you suppose there are shopkeepers like that still somewhere today? I knew a few as a child.
How nice of the shopkeeper! Great job!
Charming story.
A lot said in a few words, thanks for the heartwarming story today :)
Very nice story. Ninety-eight cents and 98 words. - Cool.
I think it's great how you are up to the task every time and pull it of. You did another splendid job. Well done.
That was a sweet and touching little tale!
I agree with Jo! What a sweetie he was!!
REminds me of the song about the dolly in the toy store window. A Christmas song I would love to hear played each Christmas.
What a sweet, sweet story.
I wonder if children do this anymore?
I wonder if shopkeepers do this anymore?
Seems like a poignant tale of how we used to be.
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