听力原文：M I was looking at the monthly invoices, and I noticed that whenever you bill Ver

itas, the company pays you a lower hourly rate than you bill them for. Why is this？

W Yes, when I submit my invoices, Veritas reports back with a different set of fees. I come back to them with a counter-offer and we work it out.

M So you have to negotiate for your fees？ I've never heard of that.

W It's standard practice. It works out well for me because the company gives me a larger number of clients than I could get on my own. It's less per hour, but more money overall.

What does the man say he was doing？

A．Trying to contact the woman

B．Organizing the woman's papers

C．Examining the woman's invoices

D．Speaking with one of the woman's clients