Is it kindness or is it kindness? In other words, is it trustworthy kindness or is it the kindness that could cost you dearly down the road? *Mary was overjoyed when the “kind, tall, dark and handsome stranger” stopped to give her a ride, saving her the embarrassment of getting to work late again. Happily, she lived to tell the tale. Long story, but what she thought was genuine kindness turned out to be a nightmare. However, she learned one of life’s most valuable lessons: not everything that glitters is gold.