Can I Have a Little Childhood Here?

A stray kitten wanders up to a little girl who bends down to pet it.

Mom: Come on, sweetie, it’s time to cross the street.

Little girl, dismayed: But I’m petting the kitty.

Mom: Honey, we need to go. Say bye-bye, now.

Little girl: Goddammit, mommy, I’m petting the kitty!

–17th & 6th

Overheard in New York