The Innocent Thief
The Innocent Thief Six year old Xanthia watched the coin rolling across the hardwood classroom floor. It slowed, did a twirly-spin dance and shuddered to a halt next to her right foot. She bent forward staring at it. Her right hand stretched out. She picked it up. Examined it. “Wow. Half a crown.” She looked up. All the kids were standing in line at