My father was Steven Coolidge, and was very wealthy.

He did not marry until late in life, and, I have reason to believe it was a great disappointment to his brother Percival that a child was born.
Perhaps I ought not to make such a statement, but much has occurred to impress me with his dislike--" "He is your guardian ?" "Yes; you learned that last night ?" "From the Colonel; he seemed to enjoy talking, and naturally, I was curious.

Has Percival Coolidge wealth of his own ?" "Only what my father left him, which was a considerable sum, and a limited interest in the business.

He was very much dissatisfied with his share.

Originally he was one of the two trustees in charge of the estate, but the other died, leaving him entirely in control.