Chapter 19

“Actually, there was one more thing,” Mr.

Woodard said.

“Yes, of course, Mr. Woodard.”

“I’ve known the boys for quite some time,

sir. I actually helped raised them. I still usually keep an eye on

them for their parents even when the boys don’t know I’m there

keeping an eye on them.”

“I imagine that has been a lot of work, Mr.

Woodard.”

“It certainly has been, sir. It was I who

found them in South Africa, running around with a crazy beach

crowd. I immediately called their parents. I am also the one they

called last night crying when you left their room. I did not call

their parents about this one, sir. It was my idea to give you a

little time to think, sir. I know that what they offered you sounds

pretty crazy.”

“Oh, God. They told you?”

“Yes, sir. They tell me everything. You see,

I’m more than their chauffeur. That’s my role now. But years ago, I

was their nanny. Their parents sent me to look after them this