Question

I was going to the store one cold evening and as I was approaching the store there 1.（be）a man in the front of the store. He looked at me and said really loud "Hi."

I replied, "Hi, how are you?" He said "I am fine." and then he looked at me as if he recognized me and asked, "How is your mother?"

Of course, I didn't know what 2. (say) to that question 3. my mother had been 4. (die) for several years. I found this 5.(real)strange so I finally said, "She is fine, thank you and how are you?"

He also said he was fine. I then answered, "Good. Can I do anything to help you at all?" All he said was that he really needed a hug. I hugged for a while this poor soul 6.a stranger. I said, "Where are you staying? Do you need a ride?" He said, "No, I have my bike. I live at the Church down the street." I answered, "Let me 7. (give) you something. It's not much, but that is all I can afford." So I took out $10 8. my purse, gave it to him and then went home. 9.(tell) you the truth, I always feel10. (help) others is really great.

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