A tired mother entered the hall carrying a small child in her arms. On her face were the signs of a sleepless night, on her shoulder hung a heavy backpack, and in her hand she pulled a rolling suitcase. She looked around, realized there were no free seats, and noticed only one chair — next to the young woman, whose seat was occupied by a suitcase.
The mother stepped closer.
— Excuse me… — she began softly.
The young woman opened one eye and irritably removed one headphone.
— Can’t you see? I’m meditating.
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