...but then again.

I was on the bus coming back from the pub tonight. Obviously a few beers under my belt. With another 'catter who shall remain blameless. (He got a taxi!)

The crowd were young and on their way to Manchester for a night out in the clubs. I was sat next to an old guy who was minding his own business, as I was, when a young female 'clubber' decided that me or my neighbour were to be a source of amusement.

"Ooooh look. That old guy keeps staring at me." Quoth she.

Neither of us took her up on it.

Two or three giggles later I left the bus. As I past her she shouted
"What are you staring at then?"

I responded
"I don't think I have ever seen such an ugly bird."

Her peers fell about laughing and as I glanced though the window, as the bus drew away, the look on her face was as hurt as ever I have seen anyone.

I feel she deserved it but, after all, she was only in her teens. I can't help but wonder if I did her any harm. Or if I care!

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