Albert Fairchild was the custodian of a lovely old Victorian park in the middle of the city. His time was spent making sure it was a little corner of heaven, a place where lovers met and people went to get in touch with nature or for a little peace of mind.
He loved his job. Every day, he wandered through the park, raking the paths, emptying the bins, and making sure everything was perfect. Twice a week, the city gardeners came around to take care of the lawns, trees, and plants.
One afternoon, Albert saw a little girl sitting quietly at one of the park’s picnic tables, coloring in a picture book. She was surely no more than four or five, but she was all alone. Albert looked around but couldn’t see her parents. Something had to be wrong. Albert approached the little girl and greeted her.
“Hello there, little miss. What are you doing out here all on your own? Trying to catch the fairies?”
The little girl looked up at Albert. “You’re a stranger, and I’m not supposed to talk to strangers,” she said.
“No, you are not,” Albert agreed. “But you’ll see I’m not asking you to go anywhere with me, and I’m not offering you candy. I just want to……Read Full Story Here………………….
