She nodded.
Mason dropped into the chair at her side.
“What’s new?” she asked, in a low voice.
“Della told you about Dail being the president of the Products Refining Company?”
“Yes. She said you were going to see him. I’ve been waiting here, hoping you’d show up.”
“Dail,” Mason said, “wants to get his hands on the money. He’s willing to promise anything. After he gets the money he’ll pass the buck to the board of directors and let them assume responsibility for the double-cross.”
“How can we prevent that?” she asked.
Mason said, “Let me get my hands on the money and I’ll handle it in such a way there won’t be any double-cross. Since I’m not representing your husband I’ll have more latitude than I otherwise would.”
“Was Celinda present when you talked with her father?”
“Yes, Celinda was there.”