Sir David Suchet

But Peter would have none of it.

He was determined to make something of himself entirely on his own.

I see.

As a result of his stubbornness, his defiance, and his father's unreasonable attitude, well, his father blandly told him he was cutting him off without a penny.

How do the other kids feel about him?

There's no love for him, believe me.

But how's he made out?

Very well, Mr. Duller.

He owns a little electronic shop.

More important, he's the only member of the family...

who has any real knowledge of the value of money, simply because he's the only one who's going to work for it.

Which explains, I suppose, why he's so anxious to get his hands on the 3,000 insurance that his aunt left.

Oh, he can use it, too.

That is, if he hasn't already got it and is simply trying to bluff his way into another three grand.

No, don't you believe it, Mr. Dollar.

Peter would no more, could no more think of such a thing.

Oh, you seem pretty sure of that.

Well, I've known him since the day he was born.

I'd have

Liked him in spite of his hot temper.