the last $ 2.06 of Roland Buras by ric Gustafson
" I hate Christmas shopping" Roland Buras said loudly as he pulled into an empty parking stall. " It took twenty minutes to find this parking spot". He stared at his wife. " Bah Humbug".
" Don't be such a Scrooge" Vera Buras replied quietly as she waited for him to turn off the Tahoe. She unbuckled her seat belt. " You promised you would go Christmas shopping with me".
" Bah Humbug". They got out of the Tahoe and began to walk toward the front door of the food court.
She noticed a red kettle near the front door. " Roland, do you have any change on you?".
" Yes, about $ 2.06" he said as they reached the kettle. " Why?".
A young woman smiled as she rang a little bell. " Merry Christmas".
Vera smiled and then stopped at the kettle. " Roland, put your change in".
" What!" he said out loud. " I need that change".
" Roland, don't be a Scrooge" was her reply. " Put it in".
" Bah" he said with a sneer as he reached into a pants pocket and took out some change. He threw the change into the kettle. He opened the front door. " Humbug".
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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