Mort asked me to record his conversation with Mr. Riemann, because he suspected the man was engaged in some very unsavory activities and we might need a record of the conversation to use as leverage at a later date. Mr. Riemann didn't show up. He sent a representative instead. Here is that conversation.
"Mr. Riemann, how can I help you?"
"Actually, Mr. Riemann is my employer. Just call me Max, Max Slaughter. I am here on Mr. Riemann's behalf in an exploratory capacity. We were told that you are the man to come to for, shall we say, confidential accounting services?"
"I do provide accounting services and I can assure you there is no one more discrete. Is there something particular you have in mind?"
"I'm not in a position to discuss particulars at this time. As I said, I am here in an exploratory capacity."
"And what is it you want to explore? I can assure you I am fully qualified for any accounting matters you require. You can be sure any files left in my possession will be handled with the utmost discretion and secured here at my house which is a veritable fortress with a state-of-the-art security system."
"Nah, I'm not here to check out your security or determine your accounting competency. I'm here to determine your understanding of the potential consequences to anyone who crosses Mr. Riemann.
A pause.
"That's a very impressive weapon you have there."
"Do you understand?".
"I think I do.".
"Glad to hear that. I'll tell Mr. Riemann and he will be contacting you.
