I guess we never had much chance to study rich people up our way, mother.

At the grammar school all the fellows looked down on wealthy boys; but we never had any of them around.

The richest chap was Gilbert, whose father was a lumberman, and Gilbert used to wear shoes that you wouldn't give to a tramp.
"I suppose West's father could buy Mr.Gilbert out twenty times and not miss the money.

Outfield--isn't it a queer name ?--spends a lot of money, but not foolishly; I mean he has no bad habits, like a few of the fellows.

I hope you will meet him some time.