On Cabot Ridge: an administrative lapse in a vendor’s own filings that was not his responsibility.

On Chloe Bennett: a consultant, engaged at a rate he set as chief executive, within his authority, whose personal relationship with him was a matter for his marriage and not for the board.

On the laptop: a routine clearing of personal files on legal advice during a divorce.

And on 2008, he said — and this is the one, this is the sentence — he said:

“That money came into the business from my household.