Please, Mister. I have to sell the sacks nowplease.The man heard a tremor in Reubens voice and could tell he was close to tears.

Why do you need this money so badly?

Its a secret.

The man took the sacks, reached into his pocket and put four coins in Reubens hand. Reuben murmured a thank you and ran home.

Then, clutching the tin can, he headed for the shop.

I have the money, he solemnly told the owner.

The man went to the window and retrieved Reubens treasure.

He wiped the dust off and gently wrapped it in brown paper. Then he placed the parcel in Reubens hands.

Racing home, Reuben burst through the front door. His mother was scrubbing the kitchen stove. Here, Mum! Here! Reuben exclaimed as he ran to her side. He placed a small box in her work roughened hand.

She unwrapped it carefully, to save the paper. A blue-velvet jewel box appeared. Dora lifted the lid, tears beginning to blur her vision.

In gold lettering on a small, almond-shaped brooch was the word Mother.

It was Mothers Day, 1946.

Dora had never received such a gift; she had no finery except her wedding ring. Speechless, she smiled radiantly and gathered her son into her arms.

1945年，一个12岁的男孩在一家商店橱窗里看到一样令他心动的东西，但是5美元远不是鲁本-厄尔能付得起的。5美元几乎够买全家一周的食品呢。

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