Food for my turtle

DeWayne and I went to lunch a few days ago at local place just down the street from the school called Town Branch Eatery. We were enjoying burger baskets when this kid walked in with a turtle in his hands. He walked right up to our waitress and said, "Do you have some food for my turtle?" The waitress said she had to check with her manager, even though she was clearing a half eaten burger and fries basket while speaking with him.

The manager came out and took one look at the kid and and the turtle and said "We don't have any free food. Get that turtle out of here." A little harsh? I thought so too. I thought it was funny. The kid turned around and walked out with his head down. Poor guy. We saw him put the turtle back in the creek that runs right by the restaurant, so it really was not his turtle. Nor was it a starving turtle, so do not worry about sending any donations. Then the kid skipped on down the road.

DeWayne and I were both laughing about it, but I could not help but wonder, why was he not in school?