And Nedley started saying, ' Shut Up! Quit that! And i knew it really meant something to him. So I asked for his help, " Mark said. "Don't tell the story like that, " Nedley laughed. "What he said was 'Quit pretendin you're a bad guy I need your help, and I need it now! Margaret Peterson Haddix
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The story of Nedley and Mark is a great example of the power of persistence. In the story, Nedley wanted to go home as quickly as possible. He was really sick and wanted to get back to his family. When Mark refused to take his money, he tried to bribe him.

The bribe didn't work. Then, he asked for a favor, but the favor didn't work. It was only when he told a story about a bully who needed help that Mark really listened to him.

Once Nedley explained his situation, Mark realized that this wasn't a bad guy at all and decided to help him out.

Source: Among The Brave

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