In the story "Thank You M'am," a boy named Roger tries to steal a woman's purse. However, he falls down in the process and is apprehended by his intended victim. She takes a look at him, decides that he needs some mothering and a bath, and drags him home with her. When they get there she asks him why he tried to steal her purse and shares that she made some poor decisions when she was young as well. She has him wash his face and then makes him dinner and hot cocoa. She even decides to share her slice of cake with him before finally sending him on his way. As he is leaving, she hands him a 10 dollar bill and tells him to go buy the shoes he tried to steal her purse to get the money for. Roger is so moved by her generosity that he can't even bring himself to utter the words "Thank You M'am" as he is leaving.
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