“He wants to know whether you’ll consider a cash settlement before we subpoena anything more.”

“Before what?”

“Before the audit digs any deeper.” Arthur lifted the receiver but didn’t press the button.

“And Patricia has invited you to her house tomorrow.

For tea.

She said it would be nice for Toby to see his grandmother.”

I stared at the red circle on his pad.

“And what did you tell him?”