Once a young man was asked to paint a boat of a rich man. While painting, he 1 a small hole in the ship's hull(船体) and quietly fixed it. After finishing his work, the young man got paid and left.
The boat's owner 2 at the young man's house the next day with a substantial check(大额支票), far greater than the painting payment.
"You've already given me 3 for painting the boat, Sir!" said the surprised young man.
"This isn't for the paint job; it's for repairing the hole, " said the rich man.
"But it was such a little service. You don't need to 4 me that much, " said the young man. "My dear boy, I 5 the hole when I asked you to paint the boat. After you finished painting it, my 6 took the boat and went on a fishing trip. Then, I suddenly remembered the hole. I was scared to death. Imagine how 7 I was when I saw them return home safely. After that, I 8 checked the boat and discovered that you had repaired the hole. You protected my children's lives, " said the rich man.
So, no matter what, where, when or how, try to be9 . Because sometimes, the smallest act of 10 maybe worth more to others.
