Walter was Richard’s father.

He had died before I had a chance to know him as well as I wanted.

Patricia sometimes spoke about his money as though it were a debt someone still owed her.

I hadn’t known she spoke about it to Emily.

“Daddy said you’d send me away if I told,” Emily added.

I opened the passenger door.

“I am not sending you away.”

She got in and watched me until I had closed the door.