Mildred was a small-town church’s gossip and self-appointed monitor of everyone’s morals. Most members were disgusted with Mildred’s behavior but were too afraid of her judgment to protest.
One Sunday after services she confronted Frank, a new member. “You must be an alcoholic!” “Why do you say that?” “I saw your truck parked in front of a BAR and I want everyone to know what that means you were doing!”
Frank was a man of few words. He didn’t explain, defend, or deny. He just stood there for a few minutes and turned away and left.
That evening Frank parked his truck in front of Mildred’s house and walked home, leaving it there all night….