Poor Man About Town

I was in Brixton yesterday - I was about to cross the road; I was stopped in doing so by this young guy complete with a hood over his head. He told me that he was hungry and "could you give me a few pounds for some chicken and chips". Dipped into my pocket to look for some brown coins and out came 10p. Handed this to him and he made a loud protest "But this is only 10p!". I protested that this all I had and walked on. Brixton has whizzed up-market in recent times with the invasion of the gentry, ponsey restaurants and expensive shops; even its beggars come awfully dear!