A true story of a little boy who thirsts for attention. There was alittle boy who was perplexed about life. It seems he could not help doing
things that would call attention to his antics. He would get things and he
would do things that would irk the other kids in the boarding school no end.
Whenever something was amiss, it became prevalent for everyone to surmise that
he would be the culprit. One September evening, in the place where he lived, he
unexpectedly received a pack of fried salted peanuts from the person in
authority. The bag of peanuts in hand, the little boy stood in awe, he did not
know what to say. He could not believe that he was worth this much attention
without him doing anything at all! He went back to his sleeping quarters
feeling happy and in a daze. Shortly, he came out of his room and he in turn,
surprised the kind Peanut Giver with a “gift ” of his own. He gave
the Peanut Giver the “gift”——wrapped in white writing paper
saying softly: ” I found this.” Then he timidly walked away. He left
behind a speechless Peanut Giver who uncovered a folded 100 Peso bill…!!! Was
the money really found by the little boy ? Or … ?
The Peanut Giver would like to think that the little boy felt he was
valued, so he was encouraged to do good, so he did the right thing.
valued, so he was encouraged to do good, so he did the right thing.
Nellie Sonido Feng
