14. It was a cold day in December in New York City. A little boy about 10 years old was standing in front of a shoe store on Broadway. He was looking through the windows, barefooted (赤脚的) and shivery A lady walked to the boy and said, "My little boy, what are you looking at?" "I am asking someone to give me a pair of shoes, " the boy said. The lady took him by the hand and went into the store. She asked the clerk to get a pair of socks for the boy. Then she asked if he could give her some water and a towel. The clerk quickly brought the things to her. She washed the boy's little feet and dried them with the towel. By this time, the clerk had returned with the socks. The lady helped the boy to put on the socks, and then bought him a pair of shoes. She said, "My little boy, do you feel more comfortable now?" As she turned to go, the boy caught her by the hand and looked at her face. With tears in his eyes, he asked, "Are you an angel (天使)?" "No, I'm a mother, " said the lady.