An anecdote from the life of -- hmmm, shall we call him Tommy?-- Yes, "Tommy"
In a valuable life lesson, young Tommy's mother urged him to give his LAST piece of candy to the grungy panhandler who worked the downtown corner daily. Eagerly, half stumbling, Tommy ran with his offering to "Mr. Scruffy". Scruffy accepted with a snaggletoothed grin and a wink (he'd have rather been given some booze). Ever since that fateful day, anyone with a hard luck story have been able to take advantage of poor old Tommy...
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