Mother's wealthy and disapproving uncle. Uncle Hendrick disapproves of the way the Kittredges handle money, being especially critical of Jack Kittredge. Kit describes Uncle Hendrick as a "sourpuss" and Kit and Ruthie claim him to be the ogre of Cincinnati. Uncle Hendrick always greets Kit with sharp brainteasers. He always leaves Kit feeling flustered and fumbled. She always feels foolish around him. Uncle Hendrick is a miser and skinflint, who doesn't believe in giving money away, but rather earning it. He has a dog named Inky who is just as cranky.