“Why don’t we just ring the bell and say we’re looking for two confused elderly people?” Jasmine asked. “It’s at least partly true.” Riley sighed. “Because Mrs. Penny said it’s ageist and an offensive stereotype.” “Three days ago, she pretended she couldn’t remember where she was when the deli guy caught her ripping open containers of roast beef because she goes by smell, not expiration dates,” Josie said. “Apparently it’s different when the elder in question uses it as an excuse,” Riley explained.
