The power of a card

Now, to test drive the power of the card...

After doing my bits of shopping, mailing, and banking, I entered the library where my attempts for membership had always almost seemed futile for lack of an ID showing one's address. Any kind of billing or bank statement would do, actually, but the acquisition of a card would take much longer.

Obediently, I stood in line for my turn at, hmm yeah, another counter. When I stepped up and was asked for an ID, I quickly flashed my brand new, scratch-free learner's permit card. The library assistant typed away my details into her computer, then no sooner than a blink later, she handed me an equally brand new, scratch-free library card to sign on. Tada!

Astig.