New York Adventure -- Narrow escape?

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This happened one memorable summer when I was staying with friends on Long Island, New York. I loved traveling on the Long Island railroad train - and that's where I met a handsome well spoken guy one morning. He was a good conversationalist and I felt very comfortable with him -- so upon our arrival in the city I accepted his invitation to have a bite to eat at Burger King. Afterwards we exchanged phone numbers and went our separate ways. The next few days we chatted constantly on the phone, then made plans to meet in the city on the weekend. I was up early that Saturday morning, trying to decide what to wear for my date - and the phone rang. There was quite a bit of background noise, but I recognised his voice. He informed me that he was calling from Riker's Island prison. That he had been picked up by the police for violating his probation. During our many hours of conversation - not once did he mention anything about being in trouble with the law. Needless to say, that was the last time we spoke - and I was thankful that I had not given him my address. Have you ever found yourself in a situation - relationship or otherwise - where you barely missed potential danger or trouble?.