Money Can’t Buy Everything

Nick …....................(1)a 10 year old boy. He was the only son to his parents.
Unfortunately, his mother..................(2) when Nick was 4 years old.Nick’s father was a
hard-working businessman and he …............(3)hardly spend time with his son. He
…....................... (4)home after Nick had slept, and............. (5)to the office before
Nick...............(6) up in the morning. Nick....................(7) for his father’s attention.
He..............(8) to go outdoors and play with his father just like his friends …..........(9) .

One day, Nick was surprised................(10) his father at home in the evening. He went
to his father who....................................(11) his newspaper in the living-room.

“Dad, it is a big surprise to see you at home,” Nick.................(12) .

“Yes, son, my meeting was............(13) . So I’m at home. But after two hours I have to
catch a flight,” his father................(14) .

“When will you be back?”

“Tomorrow noon.”

Nick.................(15)in deep thought for a while. Then he asked “Dad, how much
….................. (16)you............. in a year?”

Nick’s father...........(17) taken aback. He said, “My dear son, it..............(18) a very big
amount and you won’t be able to understand it.”

“Ok dad, are you happy with the amount you …...............(19)?”

“Yes, my dear. I’m very happy, and in fact I...................... (20)to launch our new
branch and a new business in a few months. Isn’t that great?”

“Yes, dad. I’m happy................. (21)that. Can I ask you one more question?”

“Yes, dear.”

“Dad, can you tell me how much you earn in a day or even half a day?
I...........................(22)about it lately and I really want to know..”

“Nick, why are you asking this question?” Nick’s father was puzzled.

But Nick was persistent. “Please................ (23)me. Can you please tell me how much
you earn in an hour?”
Nick’s father …............(24)in and........................(25), “It will be around $ 25 per
hour.”

After he............................(26) that, Nick.............(27) to his room upstairs, and came

down with his piggy bank that............... (28)his savings.

“Dad, I have $50 in my piggy bank. Can you spare two hours for me? I..............(29)to
go to the beach and have dinner with you tomorrow evening. Can you please mark this
in your schedule?”

Nick’s father was speechless!

The greatest gift a parent can give his child is time. People.....................(30) good
moments and and health with money. Money can’t buy everything!