You Have to at Least TRY a Little

I know I'm no genius and I know that teenagers think I'm a complete tool who can be outfoxed with little effort. And they are probably right. But I do require the minimal effort. A young man who was holding, among other things, his library card came to the desk from the computer area. He had probably used up his time on the computer for the day.

“Uh, I forgot my library card. Can I get a guest pass?”

“Isn’t that your card in your hand?”

“Ummm…” walks away.