A Harsh Word
by: Rev. A. Purnell Bailey* CyberStory

A woman bought eggs and butter from a farmer who had a fine reputation not only for the quality of his products* but also for his promptness of delivery. Then one day* when she was expecting guests* he failed to come. On the next delivery* she spoke harshly to him. At the end of her tirade he said quietly* "I'm sorry if I caused you any inconvenience* but I had the misfortune of burying my mother yesterday."
Ashamed* the woman determined never to speak harshly to anyone again until she fully understood the cause of the delay.