We had a visit from a young lad today. His name is Shiloh. We had a similar visit from him and a friend early last year. Last time the two lads, both around 12 years of age told us that they were destitute and needed to work for a bus fare back to Rockingham after spending a weekend with friends near here. I thought at the time it sounded a bit dodgy, but gave them two dollars each for the ‘fare’. Soon after that I started hearing stories about Shiloh and his Fagin type family. They live in a suburb named Coolbellup, which some people have named Hydraulic Park because things gets lifted there. Apparently the work scam is to case the joint and see what is available. Shiloh doesn’t seem to see the need to attend school and no doubt the staff aren’t too unhappy that he doesn’t front up.
Anyway, he fronted up here today peering through the front door glass after ringing the bell. I opened the door and he told me a story about his mum forgetting to leave lunch money and was seeking a donation from me. I did mention that he had tried that one before and that he should depart quicktime. We also suggested that he should be at school. He went to every house in the street. We will have to warn our neighbours about Shiloh. He is a Ginger Meggs type of lad….ginger unkempt hair, freckles and a look of innocence. Shiloh’s folks are unlikely to have found that name in the Bible or from readings of the American Civil War.
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