Returning a Lost Wallet

In the picture, a primary school student is at the counter of a neighbourhood police post, handing over a wallet to an officer. The officer is seated behind the counter and is reaching out to take it, and there are forms and a computer on the counter beside him. The student appears to have found the wallet and brought it in himself. What I also noticed is that he has come to the police post rather than simply leaving it where it was, which took extra effort on his part.

I once found a set of keys on the seat of a bus just as I was about to get off. I nearly left them there, thinking the owner would come back for them, but then I realised the bus was going to the interchange and the keys might travel far away. I gave them to the bus captain and told him where I had found them. I never found out whose they were, but I remember thinking how terrible it would be to reach home and realise you could not get in.

I do not agree with that view. Returning something does take a little effort, but the person who lost it may be in real difficulty, especially if the wallet contains their identity card, bank cards and the money they need for the week. What feels like a small inconvenience to us can save someone hours of trouble and a great deal of worry. I understand that some people doubt whether the item will actually reach its owner, however I believe doing the right thing is worth it regardless of whether we ever hear the outcome.