context1: He was the eldest of five <strong>brothers</strong> and was one of nine children. His father was William Thomas Wells, a musician, and Emily Rhoda Farrier, a laundress. He attended Broad Street elementary school, Shadwell until about the age of twelve, then becoming a messenger <strong>boy</strong>.
context2: After two weeks of Durrell testing the waters and Keith's patience, Keith believes it is time for the <strong>brothers</strong> to go. David then sticks up for the <strong>boys</strong> in front of Keith and the social worker, and the adoption becomes permanent. Slowly, Durrell becomes comfortable in his surroundings after David and Keith set some boundaries and show Durrell some support and nurturing.