Paying it forward at Christmas

To the Editor, ON MONDAY, I WAS checking out at Dollarama in Elmira. When I went to pay for my purchases, I discovered my wallet was missing from my purse – I was really upset because I didn’t know where I had lost it.

I decided to check my car to see if it was there. As I was leaving, the clerk said that this gentleman would pay for them. I was flabbergasted that someone would offer to pay for my purchases. I insisted it was OK, as I could come back when I found my wallet. I went to my car and there was my wallet on the floor, having fallen out of my purse.

I was able to find the gentleman to give him the money, but he wouldn’t accept it. Instead, he wished me a Merry Christmas and went on his way. There are still wonderful, caring people in this world, and I know I will return your kind gesture to someone else. LANEY CAMPBELL | ELMIRA