How sad woman chose to be a thief

To the young woman who found my purse: On Monday, Dec. 28, you found the black leather handbag I accidentally left in the ladies room at the Deer Park theater.

Did you find the two opera tickets for "Carmen" that I had just purchased that day? Did you realize the beaded keychain on my house keys was made by my 10-year-old granddaughter?

Did you understand the $50 bill was a special Christmas gift from my son? Did you know the pretty Guatemalan bag for my personal items was a special souvenir?

The drivers license, Medicare and Blue Cross cards let you know I am an old lady. Did you find my cell phone and consider calling me?

When you found my purse you had to make a decision. Would you play "finders keepers" or be honest and turn it into the theater manager? Unfortunately, you chose to be a thief.

How sad for both of us.

Audrey Veath

Barrington