It was a very cold evening. An old man's body became numb(麻木的)in the cold wind while he1for a ride across the river.
Suddenly, the old man heard some horses2fast along the path and a group of horsemen came. He watched the first one passed by, then another passed by, and another. 3, the last rider neared the place where the old man stood. As he moved much4, the old man looked into his eyes and said, "Sir, would you mind giving5old man a ride to the other side?"
"Of course not! "the rider replied. He took the old man not just across the river, 6to his home.
Before leaving the rider asked, " Sir, I noticed that you let all the other men7without asking for a ride. Then when I came, you asked me. Why? What if I had refused and left you there?"
The old man replied, "I looked into the eyes of the other riders and they showed no worry about me. It would be8to ask for a ride. But in your eyes I saw love. I knew you would help me."
The words touched the rider deeply. He said, "Thanks9what you've said. I hope I will be always feeling the needs of others with10."
