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Paper Clip

It was Christmas Eve in New York City, New York. A little It was soon morning around 7:05 A.M and
girl named Emma who was 4 and her mother, Amy who
people already started to scatter along the busy
was 34, were living on the streets. For most people this was
an odd living style, but it was normal for the two. It was
New York streets. Amy reached over and put the
very cold, in fact it was snowing in New York City. All the money jar in front of them. Amy counted her
mother and daughter had was the clothes they wore, a money from last night only to see her total came
blanket, 2 bottles of water, and a jar for money. out to $4.37. It was at least something.
Emma had chestnut brown hair that she always wore
After about an hour Amy gathered her stu
down. Emma also had green eyes and freckles, she always
wore her jeans and a t-shirt too big for her. Emma's hair and held Emma's hand as they walked to
wasn't really as good as most girls her age. Amy had longer McDonalds to get a cheap breakfast. They soon
hair that reached her lower back unevenly. Amy's hair was went to another location to do a brief setup with
also a pretty chestnut brown color, the only problem was their money jar. As Emma played with Amy's
that it was dirty and a bit uneven. Amy wore jeans and a t-
hair Amy thought. She thought about Christmas
shirt someone gave her one night.
Mommy, I, I, Im c-cold, Emma whispered while her and what she could get Emma. She wouldn't be
teeth chattered. able to get her a dog. She already thought about
I know sweetie, Amy said back while giving Emma that. A dog or kitten would be too much money.
more blanket.
She wouldn't want the animal to starve.
It soon became night and she knew Christmas was at They soon arrived at the Christmas tree.
12:00 A.M that night. While Emma slept Amy's eyes She Emma, I have something very special for you, Amy said
searched through the sidewalks desperate for anything. while holding Emma's hand.
A business man walked by and without noticing, a paper What is it Mommy? Emma questioned.
Amy took out the paper clip and handed it to her. Emma
clip dropped out of his pile of papers he held. After the
instantly squeeled in delight and now held the small paper
business man went by without not noticing the two, Amy
clip.
got up quietly and took the paper clip. It was something. I love it mommy! Emma squeeled.
As Emma slept Amy prayed that Emma would enjoy Amy watched as Emma examined the paper clip closely.
the small paper clip for it was all she had to give. Emma really did love it.
The snow tickled Emma's nose, Emma got up instantly Emma now gave her mother a huge hug and thanked her
already knowing what she wanted to do for Christmas. multiple times. People started to gather and Amy out her
Emma wanted to go see the towns Christmas Tree. things down and the two hugged each other. Every man and
Mommy! Mommy! Mommy wake up! Emma woman smiled at the sight. For I would know, I was one of
whispered with excitement in her moms ear. Amy woke them. I watched the two battle everyday not living in a house.
up instantly and they started to walk towards the I walked up and ipped the money jar, and BAM! Just like that
I gave them $20. Amy looked at me in disbelief as more and
Christmas tree. Amy held the paper clip in the money jar
more people put money in the jar. It was now overlled with
while Emma clung to Amy's leg.
dierent values of $1, $5, $10 and even $20.
Amy picked up Emma and thanked
everyone and gave me a hug. Later
that night I saw the two walk into a
clothes store, hairdressers, and even
the grocery store.
It warms my heart to know that they
are doing much better today, because
of a paper clip. And I know they are
both better today because I am
Amy's sister.

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