Several years ago while living in upstate NY I was checking out at the grocery store. While waiting in line I noticed a $50 bill on the floor. After picking it up I asked the lady in front of me if it belonged to her. She said "No". When I got to the register I gave the $50 to the girl checking out and said that I had found it on the floor and was sure that someone would come back to claim it. She said that the store would hold it for a week and then if no one claimed it I could have it. I put my name on an envelope and she sealed the money inside it. After a week I happened to see the same girl at the checkout and asked if anyone had claimed the money. She said "No" and I could pick it up at the courtesy counter. (Which I did) Upon exiting the store I walked by a Salvation Army volunteer ringing her bell by the collection kettle. I looked at the kettle, then at the $50 bill and decided to put it into the kettle. (Much to the amazement of the volunteer) She even had a hard time saying "Thank you" I said that I am sure someone else could make better use of the money than I.
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