Curious and excited, I accepted. When I unzipped the bag, there were no wallets, no phones, nothing of material value. The only thing inside was a folded piece of paper. I opened it, expecting maybe a phone number or a receipt. Instead, it contained a handwritten message: “True kindness is shown when no one is watching.”
I stood there holding the note, feeling something shift inside me. I realized the bag had likely been left on purpose, maybe by someone wanting to test the world’s honesty or offer a quiet reminder of integrity. I never saw the owner again, but her message lingered with me. I could have kept it for myself, but I chose to do the right thing without expecting anything in return.
