17 The chimes of the town clock signaled that it was dinnertime. Before running off, Charlotte hugged Auntie Ivy and told her how much she had enjoyed their adventure. “Giving away all that jam was so much fun!” thought Charlotte. “I wish it could go on forever!” Back in her bedroom, Charlotte started to think. She pulled the box of chocolates from under her pillow and realized she had the choice of keeping the rest for herself or sharing them. She longed to eat them all then and there, but something within her had changed: she felt that by sharing them, her joy would increase. To be generous—that’s what she wanted! Charlotte recognizes her need to spread her joy! Charlotte chooses the virtue of generosity. Charlotte stops to think.
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