She said several times that Malcollm was a fiend who was determined to destroy his children, and that I was the devil incarnate helping him. She hoped we would both rot in hell. {I thought devils and fiends might flourish there, actually.}
In the narrative from "Hot Money" by Dick Francis, a character expresses deep animosity towards Malcolm, labeling him a fiend intent on harming his own children. She also views the narrator as complicit in Malcolm's alleged evil deeds, calling the narrator the embodiment of the devil. Her strong emotions lead her to wish for harsh consequences for both, wishing they would suffer in hell.
The narrator reflects on this curse with a hint of irony, pondering the nature of devils and fiends and suggesting that they might thrive in such a place. This thought adds a layer of complexity to the character's perspective, revealing an insightful approach to the harsh accusations leveled against them.
