A former jockey working as the family's handyman. He befriends Paul and acts as his betting agent, placing wagers based on Paul's rocking horse visions. He profits from a secret syndicate and wins seventy thousand pounds on the Derby at Paul's request. After Paul's death, he refuses to burn the money, planning to donate it.
Bassett works within the household while bailiffs operate outside as debt collectors.
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