He also sought independent counsel about the financial questions.

I learned through Ruth that disputes over our joint finances would be addressed in the divorce proceedings and that some amounts might require separate investigation before they could be allocated.

Then a reporter called me.

She had heard that the chairman of the Sterling group had discovered a daughter who was married to a senior employee under investigation.

She wanted a photograph of Oliver and a comment about whether I’d orchestrated Vance’s dismissal.

“No,” I said, and ended the call.