That was a very good day in my life, because no one in my family would ever have to live on the streets like I did as a young boy when running away from that abusive Florida orphanage. This house would be kept in brand­new condition, and would last forever and ever—so that all my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren would always have a nice, new looking place to live, no matter what.

　　That held true year after year and about five years later, we sold that immaculate house for top dollar. There was not a spot or smear (污渍)or hole anywhere in that beautiful house. Not even on the walls could you find a small nail hole that would have held a picture.

　　I was supposed to meet with the real estate agent who was selling our house later that evening and when I arrived, I was surprised to find the new owners of the house standing in the driveway. I parked my car, walked up and began talking with the older couple.

　　“This house is in perfect condition，” said the old man. “Perfect in every way. Not even a nail hole in any of the walls，” I told him proudly.

　　“It's really too bad that nobody lived here，” said the old woman. “I lived here for five whole years，” I said with a great big smile on my face. “No. You didn't live here for five years. You just stayed here for five years，” said the old lady.

　　All the way home I thought about what she said. What did she mean? How could they not be happy about buying a house in perfect condition and without any holes in the walls? I was very puzzled. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks. I quickly pulled over to the side of the road and just sat there thinking. The old lady was absolutely right.

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