Chapter 16 - EVELYN’S MEMORANDUM
Martin found Grandmother Evelyn’s explanatory letter.
Not law.
Intent.
She wrote:
Family generosity must remain voluntary.
Then:
A descendant who preserves resources should not become the automatic source of rescue for a descendant who spends more quickly.
Dad looked physically ill when he read it.
Another line:
Need may justify compassion, but need does not create ownership over another branch.
Exactly.
And:
Children should never inherit the ranking patterns of their parents.
I thought of Noah’s cake.
Madison laughing.
Dad laughing.
May you like
Too late.
The ranking had already reached them.
