It was 6 p.m., and I was about to leave the coin laundry where
I was employed. My boss called me over and asked if I would
mind dropping off someone’s laundry on my way home. “It’s for
my cousin,” she apologized, “who’s eight months pregnant and
can’t get out much anymore.” I cheerfully agreed and, driving
to the address, knocked at the door. A little girl, the
sister-to-be, answered.
“Hi, there,” I said with a big smile. “Is your mommy home?”
Holding up the white bundle of clothes, I explained, “I have
a delivery for her.”
The child’s mouth dropped, and her eyes went wide. “Mom!” She
shrieked, “come quick! It’s the stork!”
[Stolen from Reader’s Digest.]