Franklin finished his last song with a flourish. He glanced down at the case with a grimace. Playing in the subway started on a whim and as a social experiment. He tested several music genres to see if there was a difference in how much money he earned. So far, his results were inconclusive.
He dressed in thrift store finds to play the part of a street performer. In truth, Franklin was classically trained and a much-sought-after concert pianist, though he could play several instruments. He was employed as a music instructor at the most prestigious educational facilities, although he had the clout to pick and choose the students he directly tutored. If the people rushing by him knew that, would they stop to listen?
Lost in thought, he didn’t see the two small forms as they moved
