months ago,” he began, “I met a woman who worked double shifts to support her daughter.”
My face burned.
“She didn’t know who I was at first.”
Soft laughter.
“When she found out, she didn’t ask for favors. She didn’t ask for photos.”
The governor paused.
“She asked whether I had eaten enough that day.”
More laughter.
Then silence.
“That simple question reminded me of something we often forget.”
His voice became quieter.
“Character is what people show when there is nothing to gain.”
The crowd listened carefully.
“Kindness offered
