Sucker? That's me. This girl right here.

I am such a sucker. Last night I got home from work/errands and was doing some laundry and I heard a knock on my door. This is uncommon because 1) I wasn't expecting anyone 2) I live in the city and people don't just come by and knock or stop over without calling. My apt is a little different than typical apartments because I live in a brownstone, under the stair well and have a private entrance. Ruby, my pup, starts going crazy and I am like oh crap what is it. Nstar has been working on some power issues outside my apartment, so part of me thought it may be that they need to look at my meter or something, who knows. Nope, that wasn't it because there was a larger lady with tattoos carrying a shopping bag standing there on the other side of glass door asking me a question. I have a cast iron gate that normally blocks my entrance to my front door, but since my hands were full I didn't lock. Anyway, Ruby is going crazy, I can't hear her, but I can't open the door because what if she is crazy? It is a possibility.

Lady, who calls her self "Teresa", "Hi, I live across the street at 38 S----."
Me "Yea, why are you in my entrance (I have never seen her before)?"
Teresa "I live across the street and was wondering if you could help me out. My insurance coverage has expired and my son has an ear infection and I have no cash. I work at Boston Medical as a greeter. I am legit (she doesn't look too legit and wreaks of cigs). My husband is a Boston Fire Fighter, but he at work and I don't have any money to get my prescription filled. Oh blah blah. I see you all the time walking your dog (mumbles to Ruby)."
Me "Ummm. ok. What do you need (I am kind of nervous, just want her to go away. Wondering if someone is standing on the stair well behind her... and I really want her to go away)?"
Teresa "50/60 dollars"
Me "What? I don't carry cash in my apt (i.e. don't rob me), but let me see what I have. I may have 10 bucks. (I am an idiot, I am idiot, but I feel bad, what if her son is really sick, what if I am on one of those What Would You Do shows? I am freaked and I really want her to go)."
I go back into my living room and get the cash I have in my bag. 10 dollars.
address)?
Me "Here, all I have is this. I don't ever carry cash, sorry. I hope your son feels better. What is your name and address again?"
Teresa gives me all of her info, supposedly.
Teresa "I will pay you back tomorrow promise before 8:30am. I will slip it under the door, if you aren't home. I appreciate it. You don't have any change do you?"
Me "No, nothing - I am poor, so I hope you keep your word (plsssssss dont rob me)."

She walks away saying I have pretty blonde hair or something.

I am an ass. How could I have done that? I think I was so in shock that I just wanted her to go. At the end of the day, it was only 10 dollars and if she has enough balls to come to my door to beg, she probably needs it more than I do. I promptly locked my gate and kept it locked for the remainder of the night anytime I left or was in the apt. I hope I word doesn't get around in my neighborhood that I am hand out central.