The narrator of “Anguiano Religious Articles Rosaries Statues Medals Incense Candles Talismans Perfumes Oils Herbs,” a woman hoping to buy a statue or holographic picture of the Virgen de Guadalupe from a religious store. The narrator recalls her frustration when Aguiano, the owner of the store, insults her by suggesting that she won’t have enough money to buy anything. This upsets her, as she was already self-conscious of her appearance when he looked her up and down as if she might rob him.