Hinting at the past
Sarah approached Mr. Thompson’s table like she did every day. She placed a menu in front of him, even though she already knew what he would order. But instead of pouring the man a glass of half-and-half milk, she asked him about his calmness the day before.
Mr. Thompson looked up and smiled kindly. He hinted at his past and said it was filled with much greater challenges. That remark piqued Sarah’s curiosity…