bikeperson45 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 (edited) I'm going to try and not babble on here, but basically, I was riding in my town and saw an art folder for B-Tech. I thought it would suck to be the owner having possibly permanently lost all her work but thought they might come back so sheltered it in an obvious place so at least if it rained it wouldn't be ruined. A few hours later I rode past again and it was still there. I looked at the name and realised from the tutor group the girl goes to my old school. I then thought it best to take it home because there was already a group of chavs who would probably find it and throw it around. I get home and my family ask what it was. I told them and all except my dad said I did the wrong thing and that I should have left it. We then found that the girl was in my sisters year, so my sister, knowing her vaguely, said she'd message her on Facebook, so she did... We had it over half-term. I found it strange the girl hadn't replied but thought she might be on holiday. In the mean time, the owner and her mum were panicking a few days after losing it, as it was only then they realised they lost it. As moderation was 2 days after half-term, they called the police and had an article in the local newspaper about it, which none of my family saw. My sister had messaged the wrong person as they had similar names, and because she's mentally deficient. So when they went back after half-term and told the girl, she was massively relieved. Her mum called my mum later and offered a reward. And this is where the question of morales comes in. The mum of the owner gave two envelopes, one to me and one to my sister. They each contained 20 pounds. Basically, I can not believe that my sister is actually taking this money (I don't really want it that much either)considering she constantly said I was wrong to have taken it, and still, after being rewarded, thinks what I did was wrong. I just feel like she's robbing this family. She didn't do anything and even made it worse by not sending her the message which left them panicking. Opinions? TL:DR, my sister's a rat. Edited November 2, 2011 by bikeperson45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsieurMonkey Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Your sister is in the wrong of course, it's not her effort that should be rewarded. But at the same time neither of you should have accepted the gift. (I'm not saying whether you wanted it or not, but I wouldn't have taken it.) Just gotta get on with that shit, you did a cool thing and got £20 out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 You certainly didn't do the wrong thing. You did exactly the right thing. I wouldn't worry about the cash. The mum was probably over the moon and only wanted to reward you for your help and support. It's just a gesture. If you're not happy with it, you can either give it back or donate it. Tell your sister she will rot in hell for all eternity and i think that makes everything good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 It was passed on to me from my sister so I didn't have a chance to deny it, and it's not like I'm going to find these people to give it back now I shall be having words with my sister's father about this. I had her moaning about me taking it and now she's getting paid. Not happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 The mother wanted to reward the people who saved her daughters GCSE (or whatever), so I'd just take it if I were you. At the end of the day it's £20, it's the thought that counts. If it bothers you having it that much, donate it to charity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Your sister sounds like 95% of women out there. There's nothing you can really do about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 The mother wanted to reward the people who saved her daughters GCSE (or whatever), so I'd just take it if I were you. At the end of the day it's £20, it's the thought that counts. If it bothers you having it that much, donate it to charity. http://mobro.co/diddyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydon_peter Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 It was passed on to me from my sisterMaybe there was only one envelope that contained x2 £20 notes for you but your sister was clever and split it up between 2 envelopes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Edit: I should learn to read gooder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaybs41282 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 No his Dad agreed with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 You did the right thing, although probably contacting the school would have been a better plan. Even though it's half term there's going to be people replying to emails and what not. If someone had the decency to see my hardwork on the floor, and stop it being trashed and attempting to return it, I'd be properly grateful. After all you left it in a place where if she was looking for it, it could be easily found. It's not like you took it with the intention of the reward. Kudos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 The woman giving the money had two envelopes, one for each of us. And yea, it was my Dad who agreed with that I did. My mum, brother and sister thought I should have left it, and my sister still believes this but gets 20 pounds. There will be justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 The woman giving the money had two envelopes, one for each of us. And yea, it was my Dad who agreed with that I did. My mum, brother and sister thought I should have left it, and my sister still believes this but gets 20 pounds. There will be justice. I don't see how the justice will come about, you could steal the money back but.. Only resolution I see is a visit from the Sheriff! That's the guy who presents World Wildest Police Chases, for those of you who don't know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss-Higgy Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Something similar happened to while working in a cafe, a woman had left her purse on her chair i spotted it just as this shifty looking guy was eyeing it up. Pick it up and went straight to my boss, who opened it to find £600+. We called the police and reported it and handed it in. A week or two later a phone call came wanting my name and address from the police, at this point i was really worried thinking someone had took some of it and i was being blamed! I let them have my details and later that day the owner of the purse came in with a card addressed to me with £40 in it.. And she wouldn't stop hugging me. I was didn't want the money but i was skint at the time so it helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Kill your sister Rob, it's the only viable option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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