"Silk gloves?" That's an odd request. "It would depend on the type of silk. If the fabric were to be slick in any way, it would make the thefts much more difficult. Doable, but I would raise my fee, if that were the case." Because it will require extra time and effort if that's what Schön wants.

"Five percent is agreeable to me. And I will be certain to strip every last piece of artwork that I can possibly find from his home." The ruthlessness of the theft almost makes her wish this was a smash and grab kind of job. Almost, but not quite.