Benjamin's Bathroom Kerfuffle

Earlier this week, Miriam took the kids with her to the gym. Towards the end of their stay, they were in the bathroom for some routine maintenance. Meanwhile the hero of our story, Benjamin (see picture taken today), remained as vigilant as ever, carefully inspecting the premises for any signs of malfeasance. While Miriam was attending to Rebekah, Benjamin noted an elderly woman attempting to exit the bathroom. While she was in the midst of escaping, Benjamin yelled a supreme accusation,: "HEY, she didn't wash her hands!!!"

Anyone who knows Ben knows that he's not a particularly quiet child. In fact, he's generally much louder than occasion warrants. In this case, his accusation was probably deserving of a very low whisper. However, he yelled this taunt at the top of his lungs. Now, you would expect that most elderly ladies, upon hearing such a bold attack, would probably feign deafness and continue to shuffle on their way. However, as a further indictment against her innocence in this matter, our villain immediately ascertained that Benjamin's outburst was directed at her, and proclaimed her innocence by quickly retorting, "YesIdid." [spaces removed to indicate the hastiness of her response, casting further doubt on her assertion]. Anyone who knows Benjamin knows that he enjoys a good argument (a trait inherited, no doubt, from his excellent mother), and not willing to let such an important matter drop, Benjamin immediately refuted her assertion, by refusing to lower his voice and shouting in response, "Mommy, no she DIDN'T!"

Fortunately, by this time, our villain realized that she was not to win this war of wits and words against such a determined (and clearly superior) opponent, and hastily beat a retreat from the scene of the crime.

Let this be a lesson to all of you to not neglect your personal hygeine in public places, even if the only witnesses appear to lack the necessary qualifications to ascertain the difference between salubrious and insalubrious activities.