Let’s say you purchased a dresser at a yard sale, signed the deal, got the receipt, and was getting ready to take it home, and you heard sounds when you moved the piece of furniture. When you searched through the drawers, you beheld a trap door with goodies you would never imagine.
That’s what happened to Emil Knodell who bought a 125-year-old dresser. He didn’t know that he would be blessed with so much more than what he bargained for. The original asking price was $100, and Knodell bought the dresser on the spot.
I would have dropped to my knees and shouted out “Hallejuah!”
From Little Things:
While tipping the dresser on its side, Emil and his friend heard jingling around inside one of the drawers. While all of the drawers were empty, they ended up discovering a secret compartment at the very bottom filled with jewelry, diamonds, cash, and old Civil War memorabilia!
Emil didn’t have the treasure trove appraised, but the components of the secret drawer could easily be worth a hefty sum.
Here’s the kicker: Instead of cashing it all in, Emil did something amazing. Something many people wouldn’t dream of. He called the seller back and has asked to return the treasure chest! Talk about a man with integrity.
The man who ran the estate sale said the dresser originally belonged to his grandparents, and he had no idea there was a secret drawer. However, it looks as though he was meant to find out about it all along.
He did the right thing! His reward is his good deed. Why people these days think someone should be rewarded for doing the right thing is beyond me. In my opinion, that attitude is a part of the reason our society is in the condition it is. It feels very gratifying to make another person happy; that is reward enough.
There are too many people who won’t take action unless there is something in it for them. That guy is an example for all to follow!
Tell me, would you have given the findings back to the original owner? Would you have kept it and used it for some other purposes? It’s a hard choice! Tell me what you would have done in the comment section below.
