A final legal bill still waited on the counter.

The venue deposit receipt was with Elliott, although copies existed in our wedding file.

The groceries cost $86.42.

I folded the receipt into quarters and put it beside the keys.

At home, a white envelope had been pushed under the front door.

It was a routine reminder from the wedding venue, without a personal note.

February 14 was the last cancellation date under the terms we had agreed.

I read it twice, then called Elliott.