With a smile, the young girl tallied up her earnings and declared, "I believe I now have enough to purchase a horse."
As the two children walked down the alley, a man suddenly appeared behind them and spoke in a stern tone, "Excuse me, but I must bring to your attention that your recent activities in this area have been causing quite a bit of trouble."
The children were surprised by the unfamiliar sound.
As he gazed at the children, memories of his own flooded his mind. Inquisitively, he asked, "May I know where your parents are?" Their silent expressions spoke volumes, conveying the truth without any words.
The two kids ran away, but he caught up to them easily. "You're aware that stealing can lead to imprisonment, right?" he warned, frightening them.
The young girl exclaimed through tears, "Please don't, sir."
