缅因州女性在46年后, 退回了一本儿童书, 赢得了对她的诚实的赞誉。 A Maine woman returned a children’s book 46 years late, earning praise for her honesty.

缅因州一位妇女于2025年11月5日, 即到期46年后, 将一本儿童书归还贝尔法斯特公共图书馆, A woman in Maine returned a children’s book to the Belfast Public Library on November 5, 2025, 46 years after it was due, drawing praise for her honesty. 该书于1979年查获,尽管图书馆的政策允许收费最高至重置费用,但却被接受,没有逾期罚款。 The book, checked out in 1979, was accepted without overdue fines, though the library’s policy allows charges up to the replacement cost. 工作人员怀着感激的心情欢迎她返回,她捐赠了一笔未披露的感谢款。 Staff welcomed her return with gratitude, and she donated an undisclosed sum in appreciation. 这一故事被广泛认同为问责和社区善意的一个令人振奋的范例。 The story has been widely shared as a heartwarming example of accountability and community goodwill.