Topic > The Old Ragged Man - 1761

The Old Ragged ManOn Barton Avenue, walking south you can see how slowly it comes to life at dawn in Barnacle. Vendors open coffee kiosks on the street, open the sliding doors, sweep the store front and dry out the foul-smelling fumes from the night before. The same pattern of awakening occurs on Barnacle's busiest streets. At convenience stores, owners greet early risers who buy snacks before heading to work. People stroll past the main post office on South Barton Avenue until it opens at 9 a.m. By 10:00, shops, stores and government offices operate normally. Fanny, a young psychologist, graduated from Barnacle University. He knows his city as well as the contents of his pockets. He often rides his bicycle through the streets of Barnacle. But on Monday mornings she walks down Barton Avenue to the French bakery, the patisserie, her favorite place, to get a loaf of bread and some croissants. Further south on Barton Avenue, Fanny stops by the epicurean shop once a month for a small order plus a complementary treat from the buffet since she lives on a budget eating such sophisticated food. When he enters the epicurean deli on Monday morning, he finds a display of freshly prepared colorful appetizers and entrees. Buy some fish with spicy Asian sauce to take out. As she leaves, Tom, one of the neighbors, meets her in front of the shop. “Hello Fanny,” says Tom. “I understand, you treat yourself to a treat.” "Yes." “Something to share on your menu”? “No,” Fanny says calmly. “I only enjoy my treat once a month, sorry.” Indifferent to Tom's speeches, he leaves. He often observes people on the streets of Barnacle: sometimes he even talks to the homeless and inquires about their si...... middle of paper ...... producing crops on a large scale. The farmer of Honduras or any other country in the southern hemisphere is poor by definition. If he manages to get to rich countries and make a living, he will not return home. Cunning as a fox, she can easily persuade her friends to show consideration for people's differences. It also states that it is prohibited from discriminating against people of a different ethnicity or race. “We admire you for your community involvement at Barnacle,” say Marga and Penelope. “This is a welcome compliment. It's time to leave us,” Fanny stands up. She walks away. “Next time a volunteer opportunity comes up, we want to be a part of it,” Marga and Penelope loudly assure us. “Sounds great, and I guess Tom is joining us, right Tom?” Fanny's contents stray even further. "Why not"? “I could do it too,” Angelica finally says.