Danielle Hatherley Carroll is an artist. She shares her talent with others, taking groups on field trips around various locations in New York City, setting up easels (画架) and drawing the beauty of the city.
When Danielle returned home one night from Battery Park in New York City, she didn't realize that she had lost her wedding ring somewhere along the day's painting journey until early next morning. Then, at 6:00 in the morning, her husband and she went out to search for it.
The last place she remembered the ring on her finger was in Battery Park. By the time they got there, all the garbage cans had already been emptied. Desperately, Danielle wrote a note and put it on the windshield (挡风玻璃) of a nearby rubbish truck, hoping that someone might be of help. "Help," the note read. "I believe my wedding ring might be in this truck."
Battery Park's employee Gary Gaddist discovered the note when he started his work in the morning. He turned to the management office with the note. Later he gave Danielle a call and explained the whole story, "I had to go to the management office of Battery Park, and when I got there I showed the guys the note. They told me if I wanted to look for a needle (针) in a haystack (干草堆), go ahead." However, after that, Gary began to do what he thought was worth doing.
In New York City, tons of garbage is moved every day in various directions. Gary was looking for a clear plastic garbage bag among hundreds of piled-up bags, containing an artist's a day's waste. He was sure to complete the task.
At 10:00 that morning, Gary called Danielle again with the good news. When asked why he would take the extra time to help out a stranger, Gary simply said, "I could tell you and your husband love each other. That's what I desire to gain. I'm glad to help you."
