One Dollar And Eighty Seven Cents That Was All
The Story Begins
Henry was a young man who had just started working in a law firm in New York. He was not making a lot of money, but he was happy to have a job. One day, he received a letter from his former girlfriend, who had left him years ago. In the letter, she explained why she had left him and begged for his forgiveness. At the end of the letter, she wrote that she had enclosed a gift for him.
The Gift
Henry opened the envelope and found a small package inside. He unwrapped it and found a watch that he had given to his former girlfriend years ago. There was also a note that said, "I have kept this watch with me all these years, hoping that one day we will be together again. I am sorry for what I did, and I hope you can forgive me."
The Value of the Gift
Henry was touched by the gift, but he noticed something strange. There was a small piece of paper inside the watch that read, "One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all." He wondered why his former girlfriend had sent him such a small amount of money. He decided to investigate and found out that it was the exact amount of money he had spent on a postage stamp and a subway ride to see his former girlfriend the last time they had met.
The Lesson
Henry realized that his former girlfriend had not sent him a gift at all. She had simply returned the watch and the exact amount of money he had spent to see her. He was disappointed but also relieved that he had finally gotten closure. He learned a valuable lesson about the true value of gifts and the importance of moving on from past relationships.
The End
Henry put the watch and the piece of paper back in the envelope and threw it away. He knew that he was never going to see his former girlfriend again, but he was grateful for the closure that he had finally received. He went back to work, feeling a sense of peace and contentment.