“Yes?” Loftus asked, his tone reserved and cautious.
“A sale of Western Prospecting Company stock to Tidings as trustee.”
“Oh, yes.”
“What can you tell me about it?” Mason asked.
The answer was prompt. “Nothing.”
“I’m representing Byrl Gailord, the beneficiary of the trust which Tidings was administering,” Mason explained.
“Are you, indeed?” Loftus inquired.
Mason’s face darkened. “Can you come over to my office?” he asked.
“No.”
“Do you,” Mason asked, “have an attorney who handles your business?”