Just then, another man, standing behind the first, spoke up. If anything, he looked more pitiable. “Charge it to me,” was all he said.

　　What I had been feeling was pity. Pity is soft and safe and easy. Compassion, on the other hand, is caring in action. I thanked the second man but told him that was not allowed either. Then I reached into my pocket and paid for the biscuits myself. I reached into my pocket because these two men had reached into my heart and taught me compassion.

　　21. The aged gentleman who wanted to buy the biscuits _______.

　　A. promised to obey the store rules

　　B. forgot to take any money with him

　　C. hoped to have the food first and pay later

　　D. could not afford anything more expensive

　　22. Which of the following best describes the old gentleman?

　　A. kind and lucky

　　B. poor and lonely

　　C. friendly and helpful

　　D. hurt and disappointed

　　23. The writer acted upon the store rules because _______.

　　A. he wanted to keep his present job

　　B. he felt no pity for the old gentleman

　　C. he considered the old man dishonest

　　D. he expected someone else to pay for the old man

　　24. What does the writer learn from his experience?

　　A. Wealth is more important than anything else.

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