短篇英语美文欣赏：The Little Red Wagon

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　　My friend Gayle has been "living" with cancer for four years and it is
proGREssively getting worse. During a conversation with another friend, Gayle
expressed that one of her childhood wishes was to have a red Radio Flyer wagon.
As a child she never received one because she believed that if you told your
birthday wish it wouldn''t come true. I was at an ice cream stand one day and in
the window was a miniature red Radio Flyer wagon that could be won in a weekly
drawing. Every time you make a purchase you could fill out a ticket for a chance
to win. After several weeks and many ice cream cones, I didn''t win. I got up
the courage to ask the person in charge if I could buy one. I went to the window
and as I began to tell my story, I could feel my throat tighten and my eyes
overflowed with tears. Somehow I managed to explain my reason for wanting to
purchase the wagon, and after writing a check, I left carrying it. The wagon was
delivered the next day, and for Gayle it was dream come true. The following day
I received a letter that read:
        　　Dear Bonnie,
        　　Every once in a while there is an opportunity to pass on a kindness – no
questions asked. I lost my parents to cancer six months apart from each other. I
cared for both of them but could not have done it without the love and
generosity of friends – friends who care.
        　　the best to you,
        　　Norma
        　　It was from the owner of the ice cream stand. Enclosed was my uncashed
check.