You go into your pockets and toss some small pieces to the bird. You smile to yourself as the bird attacks it readily. You turn to find the old lady staring at you. You tried to ignore it but it becomes like a physical touch weighing down on you. You open your mouth to say something but she beats you to it. "Am I less than a bird?" You shake your head but she doesn't look convinced. "Then why not even offer me a crumb?"

How do you answer?

• I forgot I had it.
• Because I didn't want to.