“You took forty-two thousand dollars into an account opened in David’s name,” I said.

“You knew David didn’t have any commercial accounts.”

Arthur drew a short breath that sounded thin in the cold air.

“I was trying to keep his business going so Harper wouldn’t lose her store.”

“You helped him cover up a paper trail David spent four months documenting,” I said.

Arthur turned his head toward me, his eyes small and weary.

“The agent said there’s a leniency affidavit you could sign for the prosecutor.”