The auction is closing in five minutes and there’s always a last-second rush. We’ll need to verify an account.” He turned back to the phone. “No, unacceptable. A numbered account only. I don’t trust those people at PayPal.” “Hey!” I protested. “Are you selling me on eBay?” Crane winked at me. “Ironic, eh? Though I confess a bit of surprise. How do you know what it is?” “I read,” I told him.
