The Science Behind the Law of Attraction Magazine April, 2017 | Page 36

The St ory of t he Red Marbl es
By Rod Russel l
I was at the corner grocery store buying some early
potatoes? I noticed a small boy, delicate of bone and
feature, ragged but clean, hungrily apprising a basket of
freshly picked green peas.
I paid for my potatoes but was also drawn to the display of
fresh green peas. I am a pushover for creamed peas and
new potatoes.
Pondering the peas, I couldn?t help overhearing the conversation between Mr. Miller (the store
owner) and the ragged boy next to me. ?Hello Barry! How are you today??
?H?lo, Mr. Miller. Fine, thank ya. Jus? admirin? them peas. They sure look good?
?They are good, Barry. How?s your Ma??
?Fine. Gittin? stronger alla? time.?
?Good. Anything I can help you with??
?No, Sir. Jus? admirin? them peas.?
?Would you like to take some home?? asked Mr. Miller.
?No, Sir. Got nuthin? to pay for ?em with.?
?Well, what have you to trade me for some of those peas??
?All I got?s my prize marble here.?
?Is that right? Let me see it?, said Miller.
?Here ?tis. She?s a dandy.?
?I can see that. Hmmmmm, only thing is this one is blue and I sort of go for red.
Do you have a red one like this at home?? the store owner asked.
?Tell you what. Take this sack of peas home with you and next trip this way let
me look at that red marble,? Mr. Miller told the boy.
?Sure will. Thanks Mr. Miller.?
Mrs. Miller, who had been standing nearby, came over to help me.