“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