With the exception of Charles who was not interested, all of them looked down at the column containing individual billable work done: all of Carey’s work would, over that period, had been for The Programme - 200 hours even at a discounted £200 came to £40,000. Her expenses would be additional, neither profit nor product; presumably, however, a hefty loss if not reimbursed. If they alienated The Programme now, by refusing to represent the group against Rockworth, there was a risk they would have difficulty - at least delay - getting paid any of it.
“Never mind the money,” Charles snarled. “The real question is, why shouldn’t we act for these people? Rockworth’s a bully: he’s always been a bully,” he added as if he knew him personally. “He’s using his power to punish these people - for what
