Elmann told her that she was too late , inasmuch as her husband had already paid a large bribe to receive a favorable ruling .
The woman had learned this when she herself met with Elmann , seeking to bribe Garson .
Elmann told woman that Elmann was too late , inasmuch as Elmann 's husband had already paid a large bribe to receive a favorable ruling .
The woman had learned this when she herself met with Elmann , seeking to bribe Garson .