I'm A Deadbeat

This morning I was at Home Depot buying some lumber for my RV steps. I went to the contractor’s checkout. I always feel like a tough guy using the contactors area to pay.

I whipped out my credit card and the cashier said, “Sir, it was declined”.

What? Instantly you feel like a deadbeat even though you know the card is in good standing.

I joked and ran it through again.

“Sir, it was declined again”.

People are now in line looking at my deadbeat ass like, move on buddy. I feel like the cashier just told me in front of everyone that I have head lice and gonorrhea.

I paid with my debit card and walked out all ashamed.

I called the card company from the parking lot and they said there had been some strange activity on the card.

“Sir, did you authorize a Wall Street Journal subscription and did you join 4 Seasons wine club?”

“Yes, I drink wine and read the Wall Street Journal.”

“Okay then, I will release the account.”