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A poor boy was trying to sell things door to door in order to pay his way through school.One day, he found that he had only one dime (美国的一角硬币) left.He was 1 , so he decided to ask for a meal at the next house.
However, when a lovely young woman opened the door, instead of a 2 he asked for a drink of water.She thought he looked hungry so she 3 him a large glass of milk.He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe (欠) you?” “You don't owe me anything,” she replied.“Mother has taught me never to accept (接受) pay for kindness.” He said, “Then I 4 you from the bottom of my heart (发自我内心).” Howard Kelly left that house.
Years later the young woman became badly ill.The local doctors 5 to treat (治疗) her.They finally sent her to the big hospital in the city.Dr.Howard Kelly was a famous doctor in the hospital then.When he 6 the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes.At once, he rose and went down through the hospital hall into her room.He recognized (认出) her at once.He decided to do his best to save her life.From that day on, he gave 7 attention to her illness.
At last, the woman was 8 again.One day, a bill (账单) was sent to her room.She was 9 to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to 10 it off.Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention.She read these words:
“Paid in full with a glass of milk.”
(Signed) Dr.Howard Kelly
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