In this story, a starving individual approaches strangers to ask for money to buy food, explaining that they haven't eaten all day. The first person dismisses him harshly, telling him to get a job. The protagonist then tries to ask a second person but ends up apologizing for bothering them. However, that person is skeptical and assumes he's just trying to con them, likening him to many others who have made similar requests. The situation highlights the struggle of asking for help and the skepticism often faced by those in need.