THE VALUE OF TIME
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he asked his eyes Shining with anticipation
| The fathers fatigue and Frustration reached
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Can_L pay you $20 and ask you bw please
dome home ene hour earlier fombnice oy BY”
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Unexpected request. “ Buk why son? Whats the
meaning of Unis ee 4
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earnest eye. " Dad money ic important) 6
s_,price less Lid rather have home an
“aah to Spend time with “me than haw
The fathers heart swelled wilh pride ai
realization. “You're right Son," ‘he acknowleda
luvice tinged with oyatitide." From now ony
Saxe 4. Lome home earlier so we Can spon
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And so, the father leamed a_profeund lesson
tom bis Son — the true wealth lies not in
materia poscessions bub in the preuous momenk
ae with loved _enes. Ds he! embraced the 7
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gelhaness, he fund fulfillment and happiness
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