Augustus was in his office, having many things on his mind. Since Fannie's death, he felt like everything was slipping from his hands only to get collected in Edwin's lap.
Edwin was taking more and more interest in not only administration but also in the trade of the family. He had the whole manor checked by his men and seal all the secret ways after he found out about the Shades.
Augustus couldn't believe all those things that happened right under his nose, and he didn't get any idea about them. How?
With Ruth's support to Edwin, he was gathering more people on his side. Those who enjoyed the privileges of licking Augustus's shoes had now begun questioning him about many things.
His family was already loosely connected fragments. Everything was just a mess, and Augustus didn't know how to clean it.
