It was an unforgettableweekend. I had a great time at the1. However, after I reachedhome, I noticed my owl necklace (项链) was lost. I was so anxiousthat I2 every room in the house, but my efforts wereuseless. Then I decided to head back to the beach. My husband thought I wascrazy, as the huge beach was nine miles from our home. How could I find such asmall necklace? What if it came off in the ocean? I was3 to even consider that as a possibility, I knewI had to try.

After searching for severalhours at the beach, I noticed an elderly man with a metal detector (探测器)4 his hand. I raced up to him and asked whetherhe had come across a necklace. He opened his hand and showed me his achievement—some coins. He said if he saw my necklace he would5 return it to me. I wanted him to mail it tome, so I gave him a $5 bill and told him my name and my address. Then I left.

My husband6 me that he would buy me a new one. But Iturned down his kindness, as that necklace couldn't be replaced. It was my dadwho had found a7 way to give me that valuable necklace. Therehad been a yard sale in my community. Among the things8 were put on display he found the necklace.Unable to afford it, my dad offered to build a bookshelf for the owner as a(n)9.

    Unexpectedly, three days later, I receiveda package. Inside were a $5 bill and my necklace. The moment I saw thenecklace, I couldn't help10.