Cyril about Charles Avery:'Charles was a banker. He was quite rich but he was always cheating on his taxes. He went to prison a few times for it. And when he was younger he always had a string of women on the go. But he was good fun. He was always telling me I wasn't a real Avery, though. I think that I could have done without that.''That sounds quite mean on his part.''I honestly don't think that he was trying to be cruel. It was more a matter of fact. Anyway, he's dead now. They both are. And I was with him when he went. I miss him still.' {p. 557}
Cyril describes Charles Avery as a wealthy banker who often cheated on his taxes and spent time in prison. Despite his financial and personal flaws, Cyril mentions that Charles was fun to be around and had a reputation with women during his youth. He also recalls Charles' comments about Cyril not being a "real Avery," which Cyril found unnecessary and somewhat hurtful.
He reflects that Charles' remark was probably more matter-of-fact than malicious and shares that both men have passed away. Cyril admits he still misses Charles, indicating a sense of fondness despite their complicated history.