“I tell you what,” he said finally, his tone softening. “I will give you the six eggs for $1.25, but on one condition.”
The woman looked at him, a glimmer of hope sparking in her eyes. “What condition?” she asked cautiously.
The old seller smiled kindly. “Promise me that when you are able, you will pay it forward and help someone else in need. We’re all in this together, after all.”
The woman’s eyes filled with tears, touched by the old man’s generosity. “I promise,” she whispered, her voice choked with emotion.
With a nod, the old seller gathered six fresh eggs and handed them to the woman, who clutched them to her chest as if they were precious jewels. As she turned to leave, she glanced back at the old man, gratitude shining in her eyes.
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