It was a beautiful evening and the Milford family was hosting a barbeque party. They had invited a lot of guests. All of them was their relative, friends, and neighbors. It was a lovely environment and peace was in the air. Mr. and Mrs. Milford were serving food. Everyone was having fun and mingling. Mrs. Milford served the lemonade and asked them to help them with it.
Suddenly a start dog ran into the yard right in the middle of the party. The Thompsons said, "Oh God, how did this mutt get here?!" as soon as they saw it. The dog scared everyone and Mrs. Thompson asked Mr. Thompson to get him out of there as she hated dogs. However, the dog went to Mr. Milfod and dropped the doll it was carrying in his mouth. Mr. Milford picked it up and asked what that was. In reply, the dog said, "Woof! Woof! Woof!." Mrs. Milford said that it was a child's toy. And added that maybe the dog wanted to show them something. They were discussing between them and then one of their friends told them to get that lousy dog away from them as they were having a party there.
But Mr. Milford told him that the dog wanted them to follow him. Mrs. Milford said that they would be back shortly and started following the dog. It was a short walk and soon the dog brought them to an abandoned house. The dog stopped there and the Milfords thought they should go inside. And as soon as they walked in, they heard a child's crying. She said that it was coming from upstairs. And he said that they should hurry. They quickly reached to the child. They were stunned by what they saw there. A young girl got stuck in a hole in the floor. He asked the girl if she was okay. Mrs. Milford was also worried. She asked her what had happened to her. The girl was frightened and just said, "Help me!" "Please, get me out!"
Mr. Milford assured her and told her not to be scared. He said that they would try to help her. He sat down by her side and tried to escape her. But it didn't work and she felt more pain. Mrs. Milford said that they could not do it alone and so she would call for help. She returned home to asked her guests for help. She told them that they needed help because a child was in danger. She then asked who could come with her. The guests had an unexpected reaction. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were right after her. Mr. Thompson asked her what child. Mrs. Thompson also said that parents should watch their kids and also asked why they would care.
Mrs. Milford was so hurt and asked her how she could say that. She also asked her how she could be so indifferent. But the guests started supporting Thompson and asked Mrs. Milford why they should care about stranger's kids. When she realized she wouldn't get any of their help, she called emergency services. She told them that it was an emergency. She added that a child was in danger. And soon a rescue team arrived. They helped the girl and rescued her from the trap. They also pacified her and handed her over to Milfords. They asked them if she was their daughter. Mrs. Milford replied that she was not. Seh also said that they would find out about her parents.
They took the girl to their place. But the party was far from over. So, Mrs. Milford suggested that they should tell them to go home. He agreed and said that it was not a good time for fun. When they reached, having noticed the girl, the Thompson couple suddenly changed in the face and ran up to them. They said, "Oh God! Jolene, what happened?!" Mrs. Thompson was about to cry and asked the girl where she was. The girl also came to hug them. She said, "Mom! Dad! I'm sorry, I was playing and wandered off." Mrs. Milford could not but asked her if she was their daughter. Mrs. Thompson asked her instead when they asked for help if it was she who had needed help. They replied in the affirmative.
It was that same night. The two families were sitting on the party spot. Mr. Thompson said that he was so ashamed of what they had said. Mrs. Thompson said that she could not forgive herself for that. She asked herself how she could be so heartless. However, she thanked the Milford because if it had not been for them, something dangerous could happen. Mrs. Milford told her not to forget about that furry rescuer. She told that if it had not been for them.
Mr. Thompson turned to their daughter and asked her what she thought to adopt the dog. He reminded her that she had always wanted to have a dog. Jolene became so happy and said, "Dad! Finally!" She thanked her daddy.
Your meanness and indifference could end up working against you at any moment. So, don't forget about it!
I can't imagine what would've happened if the Milfords did not heed the call of the dog. We really should do the best we can to help others. I hope the Thompsons learned their lesson.