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Use this CREATIVE writing prompt to write 4 paragraphs You/Your character has discovered an envelope filled with cash on the street. It looks as ifsomeone has dropped it. You pick it up, not knowing who it belonged to, where it was headed,or what it is for…

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I explained the situation to the officer at the front desk, and he took the envelope from me. He thanked me for bringing it in and told me that if no one claimed it in a few months, it would be mine to keep.I left the police station feeling relieved that I had done the right thing. Even though the money could have helped me in many ways, I knew that it wasn't mine to keep. I hoped that whoever had lost it would eventually find it, and that it would make a positive difference in their life. From that day forward, I made a promise to myself to always do the right thing, even if it wasn't the easiest or most convenient option.​

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As I walked home, I couldn't stop thinking about the envelope. I was filled with so many questions: who dropped it? Where did it come from? What was that for? Should I find it? Above all, I hoped that the person who dropped the envelope would find it. I thought about what I would do if I ever found myself in a similar situation. I decided that if I ever found something that obviously belonged to someone else, I would take it to the police station and let them deal with it.

I returned to the police station the next day and brought the envelope with me. I was a little nervous, but I knew I had to do the right thing. I explained to the receptionist what had happened and asked what I should do. He told me that if I found the envelope I should bring it and hand it in to the police. He said they would keep it safe and try to find the rightful owner. I was relieved that I made the right decision and proud of myself for doing the right thing.

I left the police station proud and relieved that I did the right thing. I knew if I had kept the envelope and money to myself I would have felt guilty and wronged whoever lost it. Instead, I had done the right thing and was glad I had taken the time to report it to the police. From that day on, I knew that I could always count on doing the right thing, even in difficult situations.

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