https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv A Lesson in Kindess and Betrayal en-us 2018-07-17 02:49:52 UTC 2023-02-17 22:30:20 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366831 Soon after this discovery I met “The cripple” whose name was given to him because his legs and been brutally disfigured in a horrible car accident.]]> 2018-07-17 02:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366831 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366832 On my second night and ever further into the unknown city I found hand crafted wheelchair with a stainless-steel frame, leather cushioned seat and hand carved wooden handles.]]> 2018-07-17 02:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366832 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366834 He also warned me to never help and be kind to men in suits because they would always stab me in the back.

]]> 2018-07-17 02:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366834 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366835  He graciously thanked me and said that one day I would be need and he would return the favor.]]> 2018-07-17 02:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366835 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366836 I knew this man needed help and although I needed the quilt to sell I decided to give it him.]]> 2018-07-17 02:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366836 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366837 He complained of being extremely cold at night and feared that he would freeze to death in the upcoming winter if he didn’t find a better way to keep warm.]]> 2018-07-17 02:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366837 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366838 Later that night I ran into “The Bum” who got his name from the cruel people in the city.]]> 2018-07-17 02:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366838 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366839 On my first night out, I found a beautiful quilt made with gold stitching and soft fabric that looked like it had never been used. ]]> 2018-07-17 02:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366839 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366841 I've been going out around our block finding things people have thrown away and reselling them to help us. Money was coming with ease but soon my luck ran out and I new I would have to start making longer trips to find things. ]]> 2018-07-17 02:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366841 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366842 She only makes enough money to keep our house and buy food for each day. ]]> 2018-07-17 02:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366842 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366843 I was very young when my father passed away but now that I’m older I want to do everything I can to help my mother provide for both of us.]]> 2018-07-17 02:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270366843 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370067 Even though selling that beautifully constructed wheel chair would make this trip worth the travel I decided to give it to The Cripple.]]> 2018-07-17 03:20:57 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370067 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370210 He was thrilled and thanked me and said that if I were ever in need of anything he would remember me and return the favor.]]> 2018-07-17 03:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370210 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370258 He also gave me the same warning The Bum gave me about men in suits. 

]]> 2018-07-17 03:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370258 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370329 My third day in the city left me empty handed, lost, and disappointed that I would let my mother down.]]> 2018-07-17 03:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370329 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370419 Then suddenly I stumbled across a briefcase made of exotic leather with fancy gold trim]]> 2018-07-17 03:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370419 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370465 Soon after finding the brief case I run into “The Misfit”. He was a very large and muscular man covered in tattoos and jewelry and wore a hair style that would stand out in any crowd.]]> 2018-07-17 03:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370465 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370510 The Misfit glared at me and said " Hey little man!!! Come Over here. I could really use your help. I've got these papers that I can't get destroyed and the rains coming in soon. You think you can help me out?" ]]> 2018-07-17 03:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370510 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370558 Despite my biggest reserves I gave The Misfit the brief case.]]> 2018-07-17 03:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370558 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370642  He was ecstatic and picked me up with a bear hug to show his gratitude.]]> 2018-07-17 03:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370642 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370690 Like the Bum and the Cripple, he also warned me that I should not be so nice to men wearing suits because he would always stab me in the back.

]]> 2018-07-17 03:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370690 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370724 Later in the third day I discovered a gorgeous and large umbrella which I was happy to see so that I could get out of the rain.]]> 2018-07-17 03:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370724 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370941 This is when I ran into a man wearing a suit standing under a bridge. The man in the suit said to me "Look kid, I've got a really important meeting I have got to get to. I can't go in there soaking wet. You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours. What do you kid? Can I have that umbrella?"]]> 2018-07-17 03:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370941 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370978 In the back of my head I kept hearing the voices of the bum, cripple, and misfit warning me about helping men in suits.]]> 2018-07-17 03:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270370978 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371003 I used a very generous heart to help the man in the suit anyways and give him the umbrella. ]]> 2018-07-17 03:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371003 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371046 He thanked me and said if we ever see each other again he would promise to repay me.

]]> 2018-07-17 03:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371046 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371095 With me now standing under the bridge awaiting the rain to stop I notice the Bum sitting under the quilt watching me.]]> 2018-07-17 03:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371095 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371120 As he promised he helped me by giving me a bag he found which was full on cash. ]]> 2018-07-17 03:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371120 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371302  On my way home I saw the man in the suit leaving a building.]]> 2018-07-17 03:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371302 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371326 When he saw me he thanked me once again and said that he got the new promotion he was interviewing for.]]> 2018-07-17 03:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371326 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371345 He then offered to give me a ride home. I was relieved because I had grown weary from my long travels. I told him where I lived and as we were driving began to get drowsy and as I fell asleep I noticed the man in the suit glancing down at my bag but it thought nothing of it.]]> 2018-07-17 03:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371345 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371378 I was suddenly awakened by the man in the suit and as I came to I realized I was not home. I was very confused as to why he brought me to a police department and there were already officers standing outside the car.]]> 2018-07-17 03:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371378 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371407 While I was sleeping he had looked through the bag given to me by the Bum and called the police. He told the police that I was a thief and that I must have robbed someone to have that much cash. ]]> 2018-07-17 03:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371407 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371430 I was terrified and confused when the officers pulled me out of the car and put me into handcuffs. As they began walking me towards the station tears of anger, fear, and disappointment began to roll down my face. ]]> 2018-07-17 03:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371430 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371454 Then out of nowhere The Bum who the police had known from a past life and respected greatly told them what really happened and that he gave me the bag of money. He also told the police that the man in the suit had caused a great deal of pain and misery to me.]]> 2018-07-17 03:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371454 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371469 I was rushed with a wave of relief when the officers released me from the handcuffs and retrieved my bag.]]> 2018-07-17 03:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371469 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371494 When the cops asked what I wanted them to do with the man in the suit I replied with disgust “Lock him away in the darkest of cages for when I gave him kindness and generosity he gave me corruption and evil.” ]]> 2018-07-17 03:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371494 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371529 End of play ]]> 2018-07-17 03:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270371529 DeionThomas https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270464504 Dialogue]]> 2018-07-18 01:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/DeionThomas/2xcnsb5vloqv/wish/270464504