Baby Gophers and Sin

The handwritten sign on the wall caught my eye:

"Baby gophers for trade; $2 in Top Ramen; Beef-flavored only; See Big Chato."

My cell mate had already told me about the sign, but I just could not believe Big Chato was selling his baby gophers.

"I think it would be fun to have a baby pet gopher in the cell," my cell mate shared with me as we both saw a sad pet adoption commercial on our TVs. I didn't answer because I didn't think he was serious. Plus, the sad commercial filled with sad puppy faces was making me cry a little bit.

I guess my silence was mistaken for agreement, because he then ask...