Funny things

Last Sunday, while entering church, there was a well known woman standing in the vesibule. She's a South County legend of sorts, although she's been seen literally ALL over St. Louis. She has the appearance of being homeless, although local authorities have many times returned her to the home of her mother. It was bitterly cold out. I had $28 in my coat pocket. I reached in and pulled out $8 and handed it to her, wishing her a Happy New Year. Thinking she could get a decent meal nearby. Now, I know I've just lost all virtue by telling of my gift to her, but her response was priceless... "Can't you spare a twenty?"