Ashley shouted, "How can it not be processed?"

"It really can't be processed."

Ashley felt a bit embarrassed. She had been shopping heavily this month. Her credit card limit was running low. Unexpectedly, she was caught in a trap today because of Olivia.

With a stern face, Ashley said, "Fine, just wrap them up for me and put them on my account. I'll pay later."

"Ms. Hawthorne, we don't allow that. You must pay upfront to take our ...