“Who will pay that fifty thousand?”
“We’ll proceed against Loftus & Cale,” Mason said. “They’ll have to try and get the money back from Bolus. Because I warned them of what they could expect, they’re taking steps to impound the money.”
“That’s very clever of you, Mr. Mason.”
“Thank you.”
“Mr. Mason, are you representing Adelle Hastings?”
Mason said, cautiously, “In what connection, Mrs. Tump?”
“In any connection.”
“A lawyer has to keep the affairs of his client confidential.”
Mrs. Tump said, “You know what I mean. If she should be accused of murdering Tidings, would you be her lawyer?”
Mason studied his cigarette thoughtfully. “That would be hard to say.”