A woman carrying a baby climbed aboard a bus, and the driver remarked, “Wow, lady, that is one ugly kid.”

Too shocked to respond, she worked her way back in the bus and found a seat next to an elderly man. “Is something wrong?” he asked. “You look like you’re really upset.”

“I am!” she said, shakily. “That bus driver just said the meanest thing to me!”

“Why, he’s a public worker and should give you respect,” the man replied. “You should get his badge number and report him.”

“You’re absolutely right,” she said, empowered. “I’m going to.”

“Good for you!” he encouraged her. “You go on up there and get his badge number, and I’ll hold your monkey for you.”