I thought about the bank receipt showing my husband draining our savings.

“Paul withdrew ten thousand dollars in cash the day after my delivery,” I said.

“Did Evans take a bribe?”

Arthur picked up his silver fountain pen, took off the cap, and set it carefully beside his notepad.

“I’m officially taking your case,” Arthur said.

“Case.”

“I only have about three hundred dollars left in my checking account.”

“We’ll settle up later,” Arthur said.