The Bank's Mistake, My Payback Time
It was almost New Year. I had just withdrawn money from the bank when I noticed that the amount on my passbook didn't match the cash in my hand.
I counted carefully—my passbook showed a different figure than the five thousand dollars I was holding. Frustrated, I turned and went back to the counter to find the teller who had handled my transaction.
Clutching the receipt, I tried to be polite. "Excuse me, I think there might be a mistake with this transaction."
Instantly, she snapped, pointing her finger at my nose. "Don't you know that once you leave the counter, we are not responsible for any discrepancies?"
I waved my hands, trying to explain. "No, wait, look again. I clearly withdrew f