“Four thousand dollars cash,” Patricia said quietly.

“Deposited August twelfth into an account in one name.”

“He offered me half of it this morning,” I said.

“Two thousand to look the other way for opening week.”

“Did he show you any written contract?” Patricia asked.

“No,” I said.

“He only brought a check.

But out on the porch he said he’d given Kurt paperwork that stands up.”