My dad has a temporary research position at Stanford, so my parents are living in Palo Alto for a few months. I just drove up to visit them over the holiday season. They told me that a week or so ago, a woman with a little girl came to the door of their apartment and said, “Hi. I’m your upstairs neighbor. I’m selling candy to raise money for my daughter’s school.” My parents gave her nine bucks. The candy was supposed to be delivered a few days later, but never arrived. A few days ago, notices were placed in front of every apartment warning residents that a woman who does not live here has been going around pretending to sell candy, and that if you see her you should call the police.
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