What is the meaning of "mind frame"?
"Bottom line," Wendy said, "you stole from your clients?"
"Yes."
"Gave yourself a decent salary?"
"It was part of keeping up appearances."
"Right," Wendy said. "I see."
Phil smiled. "You're right, of course. I'm just trying to give you the MIND FRAME, justified or not. Did Ridley tell you why they first started looking at me?"
She nodded. "You lied on your resume."
(Harlan Coben)