“But you are responsible for your own.”

Brielle promised to contact the independent examiner.

Whether she followed through was her choice, not mine.

At the mill, the board announced a temporary financing arrangement that would cover essential payroll while advisers evaluated long-term options.

It came with painful measures: a spending freeze, tighter purchasing controls, and the possibility of reducing unprofitable product lines.

I heard workers arguing about whether any investor could be trusted.

Their worry was justified.