“The point was proven when I printed the eleven-month statement at the bank,” I said.

Mark reached into his front pocket and pulled out his leather wallet, holding it in his right hand like a piece of evidence.

“I can transfer two thousand dollars from my personal checking account by Monday morning,” Mark said, his words coming faster now.

“If you unlock the line right now so the hotel charge goes through, I’ll write you a personal check for the rest as soon as the bank opens on Monday.”

“Your personal checking account had a balance of three hundred twelve dollars when I checked the joint summary on Thursday,” I said.