Excuse Me!

On Friday, I was waiting for a friend outside the Museum's new Crystal thing. He was late and, because I don't wear a watch anymore, I didn't know what time it was ... or how late he was.

Two ladies - one middle-aged, one perhaps a little older - came out of the museum, and headed in my direction. One of them was certain to wear a watch, I supposed.

"Excuse me," I said politely. The older lady got a stricken look on her face, said "No ... ", and turned her head away.

"Can you please tell me what time it is?" I continued.

"Three-ten," the younger woman said, and the two of them continued on their way.

Harsh!!