Advice needed, I have been ostracised by the church and community all because I tried to help a woman in need

I will try to keep the story short, I noticed my beautiful single neighbour leave her house and head into town...I also noticed that she had left her washing on the line. Shortly after it began to rain so I decided to do the neighbourly thing and take in her washing. There was so much of it I could not manage so decided just to gather all the light clothing and take it back to my house to dry. Shortly after my neighbour arrived at my house with a police officer accusing me of being a pervert and stealing her underwear off the line. The police man came in and found the (now dry) clothing under my bed (I had put it there as this was the warmest place in the house). My explanation fell on deaf ears and the community now think I am a pervert. Why is it so hard to be a decent person in today's modern world?

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Budwick · 70-79, M

Harold - I can not believe how many nerdlets bought your story.
It reminds me of when Art Bell [an old late night radio host] would have a segment called Truth or Trash. People told a story, then others judged if it was truth or trash.

Somehow, a large number bought it hook, line and sinker.

Now, is that a testament to your story telling skill?
Or their dum-osity?

AndysLoft · 56-60, M

@Budwick Simply my dumbosity Sir.

toddr13 · 46-50, M

@Budwick I miss Art Bell!

Budwick · 70-79, M

@AndysLoft Not yours!
No way!

THEIRS

Budwick · 70-79, M

@toddr13 I listen to reruns often on TuneIn online.
Search for Art Bell, there's a couple stations playing old episodes 24/7

I find it like white noise as I go to sleep.
It's fun to listen to all predictions that never came to pass.

Have fun.