Grubby-looking man steps into the 1 train car on the subway at 18th street.
Him: I’m homeless and I’m hungry, please give [shakes a paper bag]
Passengers: [no one looks up or reacts]
Him: And I’m a cripple. Please give [starts using a cane he had hooked over his forearm until this moment]
Passengers: [a few look up, but no one moves]
Him: And I have two children who need to eat too. C’mon, please give me some money
Passengers: [one woman looks at him and shakes her head. A few get off at 14th st]
Him: And I’m a veteran. I fought in the war.
Passenger: I’m giving you this but don’t leave. I want to hear what you say next. [drops something in the bag and gets off at Christopher Street]