The BMW salesman looked at Mary Carter’s worn farm dress, laughed in front of the entire showroom, and said, “Try the used-car lot. That’

Every head turned.

The showroom smelled of leather, coffee, and expensive cologne. Three salesmen stood near a glass office, talking beneath rows of perfect white lights.

Mary walked directly to the nearest desk.

“I’d like to buy three BMW X5s today,” she said. “One blue, one white, and one black. Fully equipped with the safety packages.”

The salesman, Grant, slowly looked her up and down.
Then he laughed.
Two employees beside him joined in.

“Three?” Grant asked. “You sure you don’t mean three toy cars?”

Mary’s cheeks warmed, but her voice stayed level.