“To verify your identity,” the screen said, “a $1.05 charge will be applied.”
He tried the Mastercard. Same result. He tried the Discover. The machine made a grinding noise, as if considering, then ejected it with contempt. usps change of address won't accept my card
He called the number on the back of the Visa. A woman with a pleasant, tired voice answered after eleven minutes of hold music that sounded like deflated jazz. “To verify your identity,” the screen said, “a $1