I am sure you have probably heard a story about some octogenarian that in cleaning out their house for the first time in 50 years finds an overdue library book and returns it. Usually, the library waves the multi-thousand dollar late fee. How much interest should really be paid by an elderly person with a guilty conscience?

True Story

A Sears store in Seattle received a pleasant surprise on Monday when an elderly man came into the store carrying an envelope of money, intent on repaying the store for the $20 to $30 he stole from a Sears cash register 60 years ago.

Manager Gary Lorentson of the Sears store said the man’s envelope contained a $100 bill, enough to repay his debt as well as interest that had been building — in the man’s conscience — since he stole the money in the late 1940s.

The envelope was addressed to “Sears manager” with a note confessing the man’s theft.

The store’s security cameras recorded the man’s visit, but Sears said they do not know his identity and will not release the video. The store reportedly plans to use the money to help needy families this holiday season.

It appears the man’s conscience has been bothering him for the past 60 years. Well, it is kind of fluff, but is nice to have something a little lighter every once in a while!