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Quote #4
"It's as if he had it from heaven, Sir!" Bassett reiterated. (141)
In contrast with the mother's cynicism, Bassett truly believes that the boy has a divine gift.
Quote #5
"Look here, Son," he said. "This sort of thing makes me nervous." (146)
In contrast with Bassett, Uncle Oscar finds something sinister in Paul's abilities—but he exploits Paul for gambling tips anyway. Surely there can be no harm in encouraging his young nephew to gamble.