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There I stood, an elderly, white-haired lady with a cartful of bagged groceries. Sighing and glaring at the trunk of my car, I contemplated the next dreaded task.

Suddenly, a very good-looking, middle-age gentleman inquired, “May I lift your groceries into the trunk for you?”

My gratitude overflowed as I thanked him many times and stood idly by. Then at a loss for anything further, I remarked, “You know, something extra nice will happen to you today.” His reply: “It already has!”