Some of the noblest sugar estates in the island are in deep difficulties.

A dozen of them are investments of English capital; and the companies that own them are at work now, trying to settle up and get out with a saving of half the money they put in.

You know, in these days, when a country begins to introduce the tea culture, it means that its own specialty has gone back on it.

Look at Bengal; look at Ceylon.

Well, they've begun to introduce the tea culture, here.
"Many copies of Paul and Virginia are sold every year in Mauritius.