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Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:30 pm, an older African-American woman was standing on the
side of a Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rain storm. Her car had
broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag
down the next car. A young white man stopped to help her-generally unheard of
in those conflict-filled 1960s.
The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her into a
taxi cab. She seemed to be in a big hurry! She wrote down his address, thanked
him and drove away. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door. To
his surprise, a giant combination console color TV and stereo record player were
delivered to his home.
A special note was attached.
The note read: Dear Mr. James: Thank you so much for assisting me on the
highway the other night. The rain drenched not only my clothes but my
spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my
dying husband's bedside just before he passed away. God bless you for helping
me and unselfishly serving others.
Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole.
 
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