“If Mrs. Newberry filed any action against me, and alleged in her complaint that there actually had been a embezzlement by the auditor... Well, Mason, I want to settle.”
“On what basis?” Mason asked.
Dail said, “I don’t think there’s been any great damage done to Mrs. Moar’s case, but if I should assume the responsibility of underwriting your fees, that should be more than a fair settlement.”
Mason smiled. “My fees come high.”
“I was afraid they would,” Dail admitted.
“How high are you prepared to go?” Mason asked.
“Shall we say five thousand dollars?” Dail asked.
“I’ll take the matter up with my client,” Mason said.
“Can you give me a prompt answer?”
Mason said, “I feel quite certain my client’s answer will be that she wouldn’t consider a cent less than ten thousand dollars.”