An Extended Case of Guilt

I read this story online today and thought it to be very interesting. It's amazing that a man would let his conscience bother him for so many years before making a matter right. It's best to make it right as soon as we can, and not let things eat at our conscience for years. Years of guilt endured, and it could have been avoided.

Elderly man returns cash stolen from Sears in '40s
From Associated PressNovember 28, 2011 10:34 PM EST

SEATTLE (AP) — The manager of the Sears store in downtown Seattle says an elderly man has repaid — with interest — cash the man says he stole in the late 1940s.
KING-TV reports that the man hand-delivered an envelope Monday addressed to "Sears manager." Inside were a note and a $100 bill.
The note said the man stole $20 to $30 from a cash register decades ago and wanted to pay back $100.
Manager Gary Lorentson says he thinks the man's conscience "has been bothering him for the past 60 years."
Store security cameras recorded the man, but Sears officials said they don't know who he is and they won't release the video.
The store plans to put the money toward helping needy families in the holiday season.

I do respect this man for having the courage to go back and make the matter right after all those years! Pretty interesting and I thought it was worth sharing.