It looked clean and official, but I needed a copy of the actual signed site plan to prove what he had submitted.

“I need copies of these three pages,” I told Martha, pointing to the blueprint and the two pages of application text behind it.

She shook her head without looking up.

“The copier is for staff use only, and there is a fee of fifty cents per page.”

I pulled a five-dollar bill from my purse and laid it flat on the counter.

“I have the cash, and I am happy to wait.”