I AM hoping this letter will come to the attention of a gentleman (I only know his name as Steve) for a very kind and generous act when I was shopping locally at the weekend.

When I reached the cash desk with my purchases I realised that I cold not find my purse. I told the lady at the cash desk and started to return my purchases.

However the gentleman, who was before me, offered to pay for my purchases and, despite my protests, insisted on doing so.

I can only repeat my thanks to him and it really shows that there are still some very kind people around who restore our faith in the people we meet. Fortunately I did find my purse when I got home.

So Steve, very many thanks again.

Audrey, Westbury, Full name and address supplied