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The Taxi Driver

Peter’s job was driving a taxi downtown. He made a small salary. But he liked his job because it wasn’t dull. Every day, he saw new things that appealed to him.

Peter was practical about the future.”Maybe I can get a scholarship for college,” he thought. “I could study accounting and get a job at a bank. I could help clients invest their money.”

Peter stopped to pick up a passenger. “Where to?” he asked. “Go to the Fourth Street Bank, and don’t talk to me. I’ve had a rough day,” the man said. Peter was a peaceful person, so he was not angry.

When they stopped, the man’s fare came to $10.25. He put his hands in his pockets. “I can’t find my wallet!” he said. “I can’t pay the fare!” Peter said: I’ll give you a temporary loan. You can borrow ten dollars and a quarter from me.”

The man was embarrassed and said, “I was mean to you, but now I want to help you. I founded this bank. I want to give you a hundred dollars.” That much money was like a treasure to Peter.

The man urged him to take the money, but he didn’t. “You’re an honest person,” the man said, “I assumed you would take it. I want you to work for me.”

The next day, Peter started his job at the bank. He was happy to leave his former job.