The manager of a department store noticed that Paula was carrying a scarf with her as she examined various items in the blouse department. The manager recognized the scarf as an expensive one carried by the store. Paula was trying to find a blouse that matched a color in the scarf, and, after a while, found one. The manager then saw Paula put the scarf into her purse, pay for the blouse, and head for the door. The manager, who was eight inches taller than Paula, blocked Paula's way to the door and asked to see the scarf in Paula's purse. Paula produced the scarf, as well as a receipt for it, showing that it had been purchased from the store on the previous day. The manager then told Paula there was no problem, and stepped out of her way. If Paula brings a claim against the store based on false imprisonment, the store's best defense would be that 
by carrying the scarf in public view and then putting it into her purse, Paula assumed the risk of being detained.  the manager had a reasonable belief that Paula was shoplifting and detained her only briefly for a reasonable investigation of the facts. Paula should have realized that her conduct would create a reasonable belief conduct would create a reasonable belief that facts existed warranting a privilege to detain. Paula was not detained, but was merely questioned about the scarf. 