OT: The $5 Nickel

by FOG, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 20:10 (4170 days ago)
edited by FOG, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 20:35

I went across town the other day to finalize my recent adoption of Bilbo The Cat.

On the way, I stopped at a not-so-convenient store located on The Edge Of Never to pick up something to drink, and just when I returned to my vehicle, a spritely lad of about 40 or 50 began his approach.

I calmly remained in Condition Yellow, cracked the window, and without even having to ask, he offered me this nickel for five dollars, saying he needed the money so he could get a beer and something to eat before leaving town.

• Indian-Head/Buffalo Nickel (ca. 1925)
• Ebony & Onyx Riding Crop (ca. 'Olde', English)

I dug in my pocket, pulled out a Five Spot, and the deal was done.

Thinking back on it, I only wish I'd given him a Twenty...

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