I worked in a hospital where the "homeless" would get themselves admitted by saying they were suicidal, but really just needed "three hots and a cot." They all freely told us how they panhandled and made about $100 a day which they spent on cigarettes and beer, so I admit to a high level of cynicism.
However, you were very kind to try to help the kid. Unfortunately, she's probably started the indoctrination that all us "rich" people owe them handouts.
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