I'm starting to have doubts about the whole story.

doug you changed your profile pic. isn't that one of those singing frogs?please post us a url if there is one. I don't doubt the story a bit. I think the accused waited for the best oppty to get in front of someone to pick up the tab.
I've been told I'm streetwise, and for a small town sweethearted girl, I reckon that's right. Been too far around the block.
Kitty
ps TV is a bubble in the middle of a lot of people with not much. applause for hiring more deputies in Sumter Co.
pps BK, I'm proud of you for having a soft rosy moment. Your compassion for the kid, I know....

DougB, you certainly have aged since this morning.

I'm hoping you'll morph into a Prince by Sunday!

Thanks, Bare!

I'd like to think that this woman wanted to give the boy a treat but just didn't have the money to give him his luxury and her her luxury. So, possibly, in her mind she felt she had no choice. Stinks, but some people have very skewed thinking.

Regardless of the final outcome, I applaud OP for the act of kindness and generosity of spirit. Hopefully, this won't stop the rest of us from helping others when they are in need even if it means risking being conned and cheated.

I totally agree.