Jane had two children to raise. She had to pay for the housing and1clothes. She had a lot of bills. She worked in a2every day and got 600 a week. Even when she was3, she went to work.
Jane worked hard and did a great job. She depended on tips (小费) to help her get enough money to pay the bills.
One night, after Jane had served dinner to a family, 4left a big tip on the table. It was 5. Jane was taking care of another family at their table. When she turned back, she found the money had been 6.
Jane saw a woman at another table staring at her when she 7the restaurant. Jane went to ask her what food she wanted. She8just a sandwich. She did not leave a tip after eating and Jane heard that she paid with a 20bill. Jane was sure the woman had stolen her 9, but she couldn't prove (证明) it.
The next night, the10woman came into the restaurant. She gave Jane 50. She said, "I was so sorry I took your money last night. I had a bad day. Someone stole my wallet. So I was angry. So I took your money. But that was not right. People should share good things. Not bad things. So I want you to take the money." "I'll take the 20 but you keep the rest. I know you need it, "said Jane. "You should have called the police, "the manager said to Jane. Jane said, "No. We should forgive (原谅) when someone says sorry and wants to make it right. We should try to help each other. "
