He could ask for whatever he liked : to come and stay in the house , for instance , and sleep in the best bedroom with Neel . He could have all his meals there ... Nobody had come forward , at least not in that sort of way . But what was there to prove that it was n't Neel ?

Question: Why are some of the people jealous of the man ?
Answer: He has rugged good looks .He has sole access to the house .He has the best bedroom .He has access to Neel .