He also decided to buy a belt and a pair of socks; he figured he was making an excellent investment and every man needed a business suit in his wardrobe. When he got back to the hotel, he stopped at the front desk to see if he could get all of his things steamed and/or pressed. They told him to leave everything he needed pressed and they would make sure it was returned to his room when it was ready. He informed them that he needed it by six if at all possible; the lady at the front desk told him that would be fine because the laundry closed at six.

Jorge thanked the lady at the front desk and...