"It depends on what resources your ex-fiancee can muster to keep prying eyes away from her.  If she has more, then it will take longer and our expenses will run higher to track her down and the converse is true."  Victor started writing down a generalized estimate for the initial bill.  "Our retainer fee is $4,000 and typically expenses may run to about $200 a day conservatively speaking."  He put down his pen and tore off the rates which he had written down from the pad and gave it to Chris.  "Of course, expenses can run higher...gathering information is not an cheap proposition, Chris.  But we accept, cash, credit, or check."<br/><br/>As Chris talked about his fiancee, Victor jotted down a few more notes.  "I'm also going to need a name and also any particular habits she has.  What kind of food does she prefer, what sort of movies, clothes...anything you can think of your fiancee would be appreciated.  Also do you have anything where you live that belongs to your fiancee?"