Originally Posted by epitome

In Baltimore County there was a rough looking guy that worked the same intersection for years, even decades. There were many people that would give him $20 every Friday or $5 every day. He was very personable but looked to be down on his luck.

There were always rumors that was not the case.

One day one of the news stations decided to follow him when he was done his day at the intersection. They followed him to a beautiful hi-rise condo building. He took the elevator to the top floor. Penthouse.

He lived with his wife. He was not ashamed or apologetic. All he'd admit to was not showering or shaving every day and wearing scruffy clothes to better look the part. He rationalized that people were giving him money because they wanted to.

Edit: Maybe 25 stories is still considered mid-rise. Whatever.