The security guards put it simply: “You have to empty all objects from your pockets. The metal detector went off and we’re required to pat you down if you refuse to do so.” Mrs. Wilson removed the key from her shoes and made her way to the gates.

Mrs. Wilson had done her very best to dress well for her flight, but despite her efforts, others avoided being around her due to her appearance. Fellow passengers and staff alike saw her as some kind of beggar or someone who really couldn’t afford to be there…