There was this old guy, Claud, outside of Subway one day. He looked like he had a cold. I asked him if he'd like a 5-dollar foot long, but he asked for soup with lots of crackers. The people in the store looked at me like I was crazy for asking him to come in with me, but I told him to not to worry. They weren't going to kick us both out h: He was an old-timer. Reminded me of Popeye's dad with his Raspy voice and mouth hidden from beneath his beard and mustache.

I saw him a few days later and called him by his name. Made him feel good.