Millionaire Mocks Old Lady at Restaurant until He Sees the Mayor of the Town Coming to Her — Story of the Day

A businessman is to receive an award at a special Gala dinner with the mayor but is seated next to an old woman in a horrible dress and a straw hat.

George Tanatos straightened his bowtie and shot his cuffs. He looked like a million dollars, which was just a fraction of what he was worth, and tonight he was being honored by the mayor for his contributions to the community.

Tanatos Industries was a big employer in the city and a major patron of the local cultural scene, and George felt that the Man of the Year Award he was about to receive was richly deserved.

He was looking forward to rubbing shoulders with the city’s movers and shakers and celebrities, but when he got to the event, he was in for a bit of a shock.

He was ushered into the luxurious restaurant’s huge private room by one of the mayor’s aides and led to one of the tables right at the front, the VIP table, George was sure.

And then he saw the woman who had been seated next to him. According to the name place marker in front of her, her name was Mrs. Juliana Farlow. Juliana Farlow was a big woman and the dress she wore clung to her every curve.

She was wearing a nylon day dress printed with a swirl of glaring neon colors, a ridiculous straw hat firmly clapped to the back of her head, and spectacles perched on the tip of her nose.

George looked around the room. The other tables were filled with men in tuxedos and gorgeous, sophisticated women in sleek designer dresses. There had to be a mistake! George was irritated, and the irritation was turning into anger.

He leaned over towards Juliana with his most charming smile. “So,” he said, “are you on the cleaning staff? I’m asking, because of the way you’re dressed…”

Juliana turned towards him, and a flush colored her cheeks. George was encouraged. “Are you a guest?” he asked. “Or did you just sneaked in? They’re bound to kick you out you know!”

The woman’s eyes were filled with tears, and she turned her face away. But he continued, “Where did you get that dress? The Good Will bin? And that hat…what is it? Trailer trash chic?”

Then George saw the mayor walking towards his table and decided he’d resolve this with him. He was sure...