Why did I never think of that? “You're right, Mr. Bennett,” she said, “and I have no idea. I always supposed seeing me in a servile position made him feel magnanimous while at the same time allowing him to live out his prejudice.”
“Not enough,” Devin said. “If your so-called uncle didn't have a reason to keep you, he wouldn't have. Your food, your clothing, even your passage on the train required money, and the only thing Malcolm Fletcher loves as much as his children is money. You can't believe how many little nests of cash he has squirreled away. It took me ages to track down what all of them meant. Some I never could understand. Did you know he owns a share in Slade's businesses?”
“I found that out,” Harry replied dryly. “Your brother raises an interesting question. Since he earns mon
