“My dog could do a better job with his tongue!” A wealthy man insults a poor boy shining  shoes in an underpass and refuses to pay. But fate brings them face-to-face again the very

next day, with a surprising twist neither could have expected.

The underground passage echoed with the shuffle of hurried footsteps. Amidst the hustle, 14-year-old Martin sat quietly by the wall, his shoe-shining kit spread before him. His eyes darted hopefully at each passing shoe, praying for a customer…

“Just a handful,” he whispered to himself. “Just a handful today, please.”