Does this ring bells with anyone. It doesn't with me !
John R
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From: "Julian Corsello" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 2:06 PM
Subject: A Story...........
> Hello. I'm an ex teacher who was told a story that sounds like a Kipling
> work but am unsure of its origin. Because of your familiarity with
Kipling
> you might be able to help me find who wrote this piece.
>
>
> This is the crux of the short story: An adolescent comes into an urban
> train station in India on his way to college and has all his belongings
and
> money stolen. He's helpless and and dejected. A well to do man has been
> observing the boy and befriends him, eventually giving him his tuition,
> money for food, clothes and lodging under the stipulation that the boy do
> the same to a stranger in need later in his life.
>
> Obviously, the original story is much more elaborate. Could this be a
> Kipling story? Is it familiar to you in any way? For some reason the
story
> has stayed with me for years. I think about it from time to time and
wonder
> who wrote the thing.
>
> When and if you have the time e-mail me back if you choose. If not thanks
> for your time.
>
> Cordially,
>
>
> Julian Corsello
>
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