A former alcoholic hired as Doris's majordomo. He initially appears neurotic but proves capable, taking control of her estates and accompanying her on travels. Their relationship deepens into a caretaker dynamic. After Doris suffers a stroke, he assumes full control, wears her clothes, and becomes executor. Rumors of murder surface, and he ultimately dies from alcoholism complications three years later.
Taft views Bernard as a threat to his financial control and actively attempts to buy him out.
Doris hires Bernard as her chief household manager, establishing a formal employer-employee dynamic.
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