On the Workings of Providence.
Or
Base Motives.
Public Conveniences in North Yorkshire are no longer as convenient, where entry was free now in order to spend a penny you have to pay twenty. Thankfully if you have to spend more than a penny there is no extra charge.
Today I was quite fortunate as just when I was about to put my twenty pence in the slot the door opened and a substantial bearded gentleman stood before me. I thanked him that he had saved me twenty pence, replaced the coin in my pocket and proceeded to enter the establishment but he did not budge from the doorway, rather he enquired if I would do him a favour. I think I must have looked a little alarmed because he started on the explanation for his request very promptly. There was no loo paper. He had some in the van. Would I hold the door for him as he had already placed all his change amounting to the required twenty pence in the slot?
I could see he was earnest. He could not proceed with the matter at hand without visiting his van, but neither could he proceed with the matter at hand if he went to his van and the door of the Public Convenience closed behind him. I was indeed glad to hold the door and relieve him of this dilemma. His thanks were clearly heartfelt.
What may we conclude from this?
That charging for use of Public Conveniences is iniquitous?
It is indeed.
That the ways of Providence are inscrutable?
They are indeed.
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