Honesty Works

[536 words] Billy Ray Harris is a homeless man in Kansas City, Missouri, who, each day, would set out his cup for folks to deposit their coins. One day a lady, Sarah Darling, put some money into the cup and when she did her engagement ring fell off into the cup. Mr. Harris did not know that until that evening when he emptied his cup and found the ring. He took it to a jeweler and discovered it was worth $4000. He held the ring. Two days later Ms. Darling returned and Mr. Harris returned the ring to her. As a result of his honesty Billy Ray Harris has been reconnected with his family, has a part time job and a place to live. What is the saying? “Honesty is the best policy.” There are many folks who would not steal a nickel. Many would do as Mr. Harris and…