Weeping with Those Who Weep

One spring afternoon, a man came home to find two little girls on the steps of his building. Both were crying hard, shedding big tears. Thinking they might be hurt, the man dropped his briefcase and quickly went over to them. "Are you all right?" he asked. Still sobbing, one held up her doll. "My baby's arm came off," she said. The man took the doll and its disjointed arm. After a little effort the doll was again whole. "Thank you." came a whisper. Next looking into the tearful eyes of her friend, the man asked, "and what's the matter with you, young lady?" She wiped her cheeks. "I was helping her cry," she said.