“Scioto County,” I said.

“That’s two hours south of Columbus.”

“It’s a county facility for people without private assets or home ownership,” Arthur said.

“He drafted the petition so the state would take full financial responsibility for your care.”

“He took eighty-five thousand dollars from my home sale,” I said, “and then he told a court I had no assets.”

“That’s why he insisted on cash rent,” Arthur said.

“He wanted no bank records showing that you paid him rent or held independent financial assets in this house.”