 Del mentions that he heard that Robdal had an affair with a married woman who lived on the estate and wonders why he left everything to Del and Rodney's mother.He also mentions a rumour that Robdal had an illegitimate child by that woman who would approximately be Rodney's age now.The throwaway remark begins to worry Rodney about the possibility that he may very well be that child, though Albert dismisses it as a rumour.