I saw him emerge from the door of the shop:

"Excuse me", he murmured, believing I'd stop;

But I knew what was coming and ignored what he said,

Hurrying on past him and ducking my head.

"Excuse me..." he called, vainly trying again

While I entered the shop...safe out of the rain.

 But stepping inside I felt I had sinned

As his final "excuse me" was lost on the wind.

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