“Can I help you”, she asked unconvincingly. It had taken roughly 3 minutes for the security cameras to pick up the photographer in the laneway.
“No, I’m OK thanks.”
“Well, what are you doing then?” she replied still trying hard to sound friendly.
“I’m just taking a photo of the side of the building.”
“Well, Head Office don’t like that, they are a bit nervous of people taking photos of the windows.”
“It’s not against the law though.” responded the photographer.
“Well, I know”, she said resentfully “but can you be quick about then?”