Beer for dummies

Beer for Dummies

I made a new “friend” today. A young guy in his 30’s who was clearly under the influence of alcohol and carrying a large water bottle containing a liquid that looked and smelt like white wine, saw my uniform and came over and shook my hand. “I’ve just moved into the area,” he said. He was on his way to Narcotics Anonymous and showed me the track marks on his arm. We got on the train together. He was a pleasant guy but of course no inhibitions, so he admired the redhaired girl on the next seat very loudly. Then he noticed the cute baby opposite. “That’s a cute baby,” he said. “And well-behaved too. When I was his age my father put beer on my dummy (pacifier) to keep me quiet. Probably not the best idea”