When My Son Reported a Theft, I Went Looking and Found the Real Ledger in Our Dallas Office

“Not under the current corporate filing,” Dale said, straightening his cuffs.

“I’d need full proof of authority or separate collateral outside the business.”

“I’ll bring you separate collateral,” I said.

“It has to be clean property, Raymond,” Dale said.

“No liens and no joint signers.”

“I’ve got the deed to the oak grove acreage,” I said.

“Bring me the original deed before four o’clock tomorrow,” Dale said.

I drove out of the bank’s parking garage at three and went six blocks east.