Sentence 1: Audrey knew his credit was too poor for him to receive a credit card. 
 Sentence 3: He filled out the online application 
 Sentence 4:  The website said he was approved and his card was on the way 
 Sentence 5:  Three weeks later, the credit card hadn't shown up 
 Option 1: But he received a letter in the mail saying he was rejected. 
 Option 2: But he received a letter in the mail saying he was pre-approved.