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HALF OF THE BLANKET
Mr. Roque was an old man when his wife died. For many years he had worked hard to raise her family. His greatest wish was to see his son become a good man, respected by others,since dedicated his life to do and little fortune. At seventy years, Mr. Roque was helpless, hopeless, alone and full of memories. He hoped his son, now brilliant career, he offered his support andunderstanding, but the days pass without seeing this show up, and decided for the first time in his life a favor. Mr. Roque knocked on the door of the house where the child lived with his family.
-Hey Dad, what a miracle you come over here!
'You know I do not like to bother you, but I feel very lonely, plus I'm tired and old.
'Well, we are very pleased to come and visit us, you know thatthis is your home.
'Thank you son, I knew I could count on you, but feared being a nuisance.
So, do you mind if I stay and live with you? I am so often alone.
- Staying to live here? If ... sure ...but I do not know if you would be comfortable. You know, the house is small ... my wife is very special ... and then the children...
Look, son, if you forget it caused great discomfort. Do notworry about me, someone I tend hand.
'No father, not that. Just ... I can not think where you could sleep. I can not get anyone out of his room; my children will not forgive me ... or just not bother...- What child?
-Sleeping in the yard...
-Sleeping in the yard ... okay.
The son of Mr. Roque called his twelve year old son.
Tell me dad.
Look, son, your grandfather will live with us. Bringhim a blanket to cover it at night.
-Yes, with pleasure ... and where will you sleep?
-In the courtyard, not to disturb
-Luis came up the blanket, took scissors and cut it in two. Then came hisfather.
- What do Louis? Why cut the blanket of your grandfather?
'You know Dad was thinking ...
- Thinking about what?
-In keeping half of the blanket for when you're old and go to live in my house.