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One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods door to door found that he only had one dime left.He was hungry so he decided to 1 a meal at the next house.
However, he lost his 2 when a lovely young woman opened the door.Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water.She thought he looked 3 so she brought him a large glass of milk.He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”
“You don't owe me 4 ,”she replied.“Mother has taught me never to accept 5 for a kindness.” He said, “Then I 6 you from the bottom of my heart.”As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger 7 , but it also increased his faith in God and the human race.He was about to give up and 8 before this point.
9 later the young woman became critically 10 .They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists can be 11 to study her rare disease.Dr.Howard Kelly, now 12 , was called in for the consultation(咨询).When he 13 the name of the town she came from, a strange light 14 his eyes.Immediately, he rose and went down through the hospital hall into her room.He 15 her at once and determined to do his best to save her life.From that day on, he gave special attention to her 16 .
After a long struggle, the battle was 17 .Dr.Kelly requested the business office 18 the final bill to him for approval.He looked at it and then wrote something on the side.The bill was sent to her room.She was afraid to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to 19 .Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill 20 her attention.She read these words…
“Paid in full with a glass of milk.”
(Signed)Dr.Howard Kelly
Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she prayed silently:“Thank you, God.Your love has spread through human hearts and hands.”
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