“A Shirley Temple,” I ordered. He blinked. I ignored that and went on, “And I’d like for someone to tell Mr. Spear I’m here, if that’s possible. You can tell him it’s Josephine Malone.” He stared at me for a moment then asked, “You want a Shirley Temple?” “Yes, please,” I confirmed. “And for Mr. Spear to be told I’m here, if you don’t mind.”

“A Shirley Temple,” I ordered. He blinked. I ignored that and went on, “And I’d like for someone to tell Mr. Spear I’m here, if that’s possible. You can tell him it’s Josephine Malone.” He stared at me for a moment then asked, “You want a Shirley Temple?” “Yes, please,” I confirmed. “And for Mr. Spear to be told I’m here, if you don’t mind.”

— Kristen Ashley