Briggs,” Mr.

Vance said, his voice slow and quiet.

“The cash option comes to eighty-nine million dollars after the required tax withholdings.”

He laid the printed green verification sheet flat on the desk blotter between us.

“My son thinks I’ve got seven thousand dollars left in my Tucson checking account,” I said.

“Then your son has no need to know this address,” Mr.

Vance said.