To Peculiar Men

I had been sitting here for no more than ten minutes when I was approached by two men asking for money.

The first: beardless and buoyant, bowed his head and offered a practiced speech--volunteered one too many thank yous and twice as many pleases.

The second, was not so much appreciative, as he was honest...simply scowled at the amount I had given him.

It is true, by night's end...at least three men were fed today.