I was reading the Washington Post in the waiting room when an extroverted oldster came in, pushing a walker. He more or less collapsed into a nearby chair.
"How are you, Little Lady?" he boomed.
"Just fine, thanks," I replied, turning my attention back to the paper.
As soon as he was settled, he pushed a small, brown book my way. "Here's a free bible."
As soon as he was settled, he pushed a small, brown book my way. "Here's a free bible."
"No, thanks," I said. "I have one at home."
"Well, this one you can take with you wherever you go."
I came up with a lame excuse. "I have trouble with small print."
"Looks like you're having no trouble reading the small print in that newspaper," he cackled. He had me there. I returned to my reading.
Picking up a copy of Travel and Leisure Magazine, he announced to everyone, "I got plenty of leisure, but I can't travel."
A real character, huh?!
ReplyDeleteI wonder what he would have said if you had told him you were Hindi or Jewish?! ;)
I typed a very complimentary comment, and the damn site ate it.
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