A small youngster on the bus who would not give up his seat to an older woman was screamed at by everyone. But as the bus driver supported the young person, the criticisms subsided after a short while.
On a chilly, wintry Chicago, Illinois morning, a large group of people got on Timmy’s bus. Every morning when his passengers boarded his bus, Timmy, a plump and robust man in his forties, would greet them with a smile, but that particular day had been different.
The bus was packed more than usual because nearly everyone at the bus stop had hurried inside to avoid the cold because of the heavy snowfall that morning.
Timmy saw how uncomfortable some of the other passengers had been as he peered in the rearview mirror. Their bodies were rubbing against one another, and those who had not been seated were glaring at those who had.
After 20 minutes, Timmy reached his first stop of the day, having chosen to drive a little faster through the thick snow on the roads rather than subject the passengers to uncomfortable, uncomfortable rides.
Even though the bus was still packed, it seemed to have more room when a few people got off. With a sigh of relief, Timmy headed for the second stop of the day, expecting to get there sooner. But when he heard the passengers fighting, he was shocked.
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“Madam, it’s the fault of his parents,” the woman who had earlier reprimanded Jonathan said. “I would educate him how to treat the elderly right immediately if I were his mother! What a brazen child!
“Madam, it’s the fault of his parents,” the woman who had earlier reprimanded Jonathan said. “I would educate him how to treat the elderly right immediately if I were his mother! What a brazen child!
These complaints continued unabated as Timmy continued to drive. While some made fun of Jonathan’s rudeness, others wondered about his background. The little child didn’t say anything in response to the taunts, though. He was glancing at the other passengers and sitting calmly in his seat, feeling scared by them.
At one point, Timmy had to use the brakes and come to an abrupt stop because he was so annoyed by the other passengers’ mocking of the little child. The car jerked to a stop, deflecting the passengers’ accusations onto Timmy and stopping them momentarily.
“What’s the matter with you?” He was attacked by a man. “Are you planning to murder us all? Are you unable to drive safely?
It’s really a strange day! I promise! A female participant added. “The bus is packed like crazy, first of all, and then all of this.”
Timmy cut in, “But it’s not my fault,” and the bus moved forward. “I can’t focus on driving because of how loudly you have been arguing. And why are all of you shouting at that young boy?
Ma’am, the hat boy is limping and silent. His mother is an only child. The boy rides my bus nearly every day. I am familiar with him.
All the passengers became silent when Timmy revealed the truth about the boy. “Oh my god!” exclaimed the older woman. “I really apologize. I was ignorant that the youngster was deaf. Timmy was questioned, “Do you know where his mother lives?” “I wish to express my regret to her.”
Indeed, ma’am. Please refrain from making snap judgments about people the next time. Timmy handed the woman a letter with Jonathan’s address on it and stated, “I hope others understand this too.”
The following day, when Felicia Smith, the elder woman, went to see Jonathan and his mother, she discovered they were still alive.
