CHECKING THE DUTY BOX

He Helped a Beggar But Was Cold-Hearted, Alas, He’s Now Among the Departed

A shocking story from today’s mean streets

Mark Armstrong
The Hub Publication
3 min readApr 30, 2024

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Wealthy proud man in top hat blowing horn to call attention to himself as he gives coins to beggar. Showy peacock standing behind him. Nearby sign says, “I pray, I fast, I do…” Couple observing the scene. Woman says, “What a pompous ass!” Man says, “Lousy trumpet player, too…”
Original image: Internet Archive Book Images (link); color & additional text: Mark Armstrong

A beggar was sitting on the sidewalk. His rags were filthy. He might have been a sociology major in college. No way to know for sure.

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I’m a writer and illustrator. I write about marketing and communication. I also do humor pieces. I help brands get noticed. markarmstrongillustration.com