Good story of reflection of good folk in the world and that true nature of ends. We have to do better.

we do have to do better - someday, perhaps, we'll get there...

V.

Good story of times gone by... known to many in their own time and place.

so very true... history is full of unsung heroes...

V.

Yes it is... and the woke want to hide that.

Don’t get me started…

V.

Yeah I know... the leftist want equal outcome... regardless! Never mind the fact many don't want to put out the efforts to make things happen.

You and I were raised with work ethics and willing to make things work and happen.

Exactly… and now I see they’re trying to erase J. K. Rowling. WTF?????

V.

Like has been said, the woke eat their own. There is no appeasing the left and the woke... the only thing consistent with them is the changing of their standards.

"At least I saw it coming."

Bunners

and there's a lot to be said for that...

V.

*smiles... thank you Marm...

V.

Great story, Vix.

thanks so much Walt... coming from you, that means a lot to me...

V.

Well done!! Anyone that grew up in the '30s or had parents/relatives that did can really relate to this story.
A tip of the hat to you my friend.

*big huge hug... you're so nice to me...

V.

...and with good reason. You did hijack me and a truck, dumped me (and Fred) off at the Whackadoodle Inn, turned me into a Cat and exposed me to a predatory wolfess, not to mention Scratch, along with some tense domestic issues. Considering I have an invitation to return under more "normal" circumstances, I wouldn't mind following up on that offer at some point. Not that I'm bored or anything mind you ....

*laughs... oh yes... Fenris could give a person nightmares, no doubt about it... would love to have you back again...

V.

I have a lot in common with Gralph. Including the part where I'll not go without a fight. Death had best come packing cuz I won't go silently into the good night. I mean to get every breath due to me... and maybe a few that ain't.

*chuckles... me too Theo... me too...

V.

I remember a story in one of my English school books that had an underprivileged kid try to snatch an old woman's purse, unsuccessfully. Instead of calling the police or scolding him, she asks him why he did it. Baffled by the turn of events, the kid tells her he wanted to buy himself some new shoes (his were well worn out). His family didn't have money for that. She takes him to her home, feeds him a good lunch made of the same cheap food she can only afford herself. And they talk. She asks about his family, his life. He opens up and reveals his regret at doing something so stupid as trying to steal money for what he needed.

After lunch, they part ways but not before she hands him some cash to buy his shoes.

As a kid myself, that story stuck with me hard. Just because someone's stealing doesn't mean they're a bad person. Just because someone's old doesn't mean they're a pushover. A person's surface only counts for so much.

Your story should be in that English school book. It teaches the same lessons, but with a but more fuzz.

*smiles... I like fuzz... thanks for that Wire... there are good people in the world. They are simply overshadowed in these modern times, because they are not sensational enough to report on, nor to base a movie or show on...

V.

I like the subtle details here, like hearing the 4 locks released on the door. Really set the tone.

Smiles so very big….

Thanks so very much D - so good to know the details are working…

V.