“So did I.”

The teller gave me a printed inquiry form and explained how to request a review using the available identifying information.

I folded the slip into my purse.

Roman suggested we return later.

I agreed because the teller couldn’t disclose records without the proper identification and authority.

But as we walked toward the Buick, something troubled me.

Roman claimed the missing statement was an ordinary banking mistake.

Yet he couldn’t identify the account.