How does Senator Hamish serve as a mentor to Francis in the novel, What’s Bred in the Bone?

Hamish is the origin of Francis' first wealth and therefore important in his life. Hamish also teaches Francis to see light in a new way when he shows him how to take and develop photographs. Hamish is an astute businessman and recognizes that Francis will not be suitable for the family business. Rather than thrusting something on him that he does not want, Hamish encourages Francis in his pursuit of art and provides the income necessary for such a life. At his death, Francis remembers Hamish as the only one of the family who loved the artist in him.