The story typically follows a young woman who, out of greed or desperation, decides to steal money from a defenseless blind beggar on the street. <br />The Act: She sneaks up on the blind man and quietly takes the alms (donations) from his bowl or bag. <br />The Confrontation: A bystander usually witnesses the theft and confronts her, often recording her or calling for help to shame her. <br />The Twist: In many versions, it is revealed that the girl is actually Sarah Johnson (or a similar character name), who is in deep debt and being threatened by criminals. In a further twist, the blind man is sometimes revealed to be a secret millionaire or a "tester" evaluating people's integrity. <br />The Outcome: The girl’s actions lead to her public downfall, a missed job opportunity, or even her arrest when she realizes the "blind man" was a plant to catch dishonest individuals.
