But because I am as poor as Lazarus, I dress in purple and fine linen, and fare sumptuously every day." Maria went to the book-room and got the History of Virginia, by R.B.
Gent--and read therein what an admirable climate it was, and how all kinds of fruit and corn grew in that province, and what noble rivers were those of Potomac and Rappahannoc, abounding in all sorts of fish.
And she wondered whether the climate would agree with her, and whether her aunt would like her?
And Harry was sure his mother would adore her, so would Mountain.

And when he was asked about the number of his mother's servants, he said, they certainly had more servants than are seen in England--he did not know how many.

But the negroes did not do near as much work as English servants did hence the necessity of keeping so great a number.

As for some others of Gumbo's details which were brought to him, he laughed and said the boy was wonderful as a romancer, and in telling such stories he supposed was trying to speak out for the honour of the family.
So Harry was modest as well as rich! His denials only served to confirm his relatives' opinion regarding his splendid expectations.

More and more the Countess and the ladies were friendly and affectionate with him.