Quote 34
But I was meant to help Mummy keep the house by telling my grandfather that he was the big man, that he was the cause of all our happiness, and by reminding him that I was the future of the family. (62.12)
Sure Penny has fancy rugs and fancy dogs, but without Harris's money, she'd be destitute. Having big money and losing it is, in some ways, worse than never having had money at all—she has no real life outside being rich, nothing that's truly her own.
Quote 35
Then he said Bess was a grasping wench and he had no intention of giving her my house. But later, Mirren told me he'd promised Windemere to Bess. (63.21)
Harris built houses specifically for each daughter, but in his old age, he starts unofficially reallocating the property. It's his favorite sport. Who needs outdoor exercise?
Quote 36
Granny Tipper's mouth made a straight line. Then she showed all her teeth and went forward.
"You must be Ed. What a lovely surprise." (4.22-23)
Tipper is just as racist as Harris, but she's more willing to put on appearances. After all, appearances are what the Sinclairs do best.