are you a member

the store clerk

is a little too happy this

morning.

good morning, he chirps,

smiling.

and how are we today?

we're fine, i tell him.

nice day, he says.

good weather. how about

that rain we had?

yes, it was something, i say,

setting my pack of gum

on the counter.

lovely day.

are you a member,

he asks.

no, i tell him.

would you like to

be a member?

not really.

it'll just take a minute

or two.

i just need your name,

address, phone

number, and e mail.

no thanks.

but you'll save a lot

of money

and you'll be notified

hourly on our 

sales and new products.

no thanks.

are you sure?

maybe tomorrow, okay?

okay.

do you need a bag

for this?

nope. i'll just carry it

out.

okay. you have a wonderful

day. Next.