Edith, a homeless woman, discovers $1 million in a trash bin and returns it to its owner, Mr. Carter, who treats her with disdain. Despite her honesty, she is humiliated but later finds success.

Edith, a former pastry chef turned homeless after losing her family in a fire, finds a bag filled with money while working at an animal shelter. Despite the temptation to keep it, she decides to return it to its owner, Mr. Carter. However, instead of gratitude, Mr. Carter rudely tells her, “Just put it down on the stairs and leave,” and dismisses her with a $100 bill thrown on the floor.

Conclusion: Edith’s honesty is rewarded when her boss, Bill, offers her a full-time job and encourages her to start her own pastry business. Years later, her business flourishes, and she finds herself in a position to refuse service to Mr. Carter, bringing her story full circle.