At the bus stop, 6-year-old Johnny stands beside his mum as they wait. She leans down and whispers,<\/p>\n
“I’ll buy a ticket for myself, but if the driver asks how old you are, say you’re 5. That way, I won\u2019t have to pay for you.”<\/p>\n
The bus arrives, and they climb aboard. Mum purchases an adult return ticket to the town center.<\/p>\n
The driver, glancing at Johnny, smiles and asks,
\n\u201cAnd what\u2019s your name, young man?\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnny beams. \u201cI\u2019m Johnny!\u201d<\/p>\n
The driver nods. \u201cAnd how old are you, Johnny?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m 5,\u201d Johnny replies confidently.<\/p>\n
The driver chuckles and follows up, \u201cAnd when will you be 6?\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnny grins wide. \u201cAs soon as I get off the bus!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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