Author’s Note: Written for CABB’s September 25th 2023 Drabble Challenge

The Prompts:

~ William, a Subway Car, a Hot Dog Stand ~

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William waited his turn at the corner newsstand, settling the wrapped bundle of borrowed magazines on the counter. “Thanks for these. See you got a new neighbor. Busy!”

“Guy’s a tightwad,” Willis growled. “No more’n four mustard squiggles on a Nathan’s dog?!”

William harrumphed.

A boy in ratty sneakers edged up to the vendor’s cart. “How much?”

“Same as yesterday, the day before that. Scram, kid.”

William hustled after the boy, down the subway station steps and into the last car. He slid a bill out of his money clip.

“Hungry?”

He knew the answer. For more than just food.