
When a Stolen Flag Led to an Unexpected Lesson
My flag wasn’t expensive, but it meant something to me. So when it disappeared, it hurt. The next morning, I found a $20 bill and a note: “Kids took it. Not everyone here is like that.” But then, another note: “Don’t trust too easily.” Confused, I kept to myself—until Walter, a neighbor, knocked. Friendly, but he hinted…