Tom was a poor boy. He made a living by c leather shoes for others in the street. Tom was also a c boy. One day, a rich man n Miser appeared in front of Tom.
He watched his d shoes for a while, and then, looked at Tom. Tom knew this kind of people well. They love money but hate to s it.
Tom said, "Let me clean your shoes, sir. Only two pence(便士), sir."Mr. Miser shook his head and walked away. Tom thought for a second and then called out, "I'd like to clean them for nothing." This time Mr. Miser agreed. And soon one of his shoes was shining brightly.
When the rich man put the other shoe on the stool(凳子), Tom said that he wouldn't clean it for him u he was paid two pence for his work. Mr. Miser was very angry.
He refused to p anything and went away. But to his s, the well-cleaned shoe was so bright that it made the other one look even dirtier. Mr. Miser looked round. People in the street were l at him.
Finally the rich man a and gave Tom two pence. In a very short time his two shoes shone brightly.
