Why do you ask that question ?" "Because you are a rich man, and this is the home of modesty." Henry reached over and shook hands with him.

"I like that," said he, "and let me assure you that you have in one sentence made me feel that I really belong here, not because I am particularly modest, but because your sentiments are my own.

I am not a rich man, but even if I were I should prefer this group to the hyphenated"-- "Fools," McGlenn suggested.
"Yes," Henry agreed, "the hyphenated fools that I am compelled to meet.

George Witherspoon is a rich man, but his money does not belong to me.

I didn't help him earn any of it; I borrowed money from him, and, so soon as I can, I shall return it with interest." "John," said Richmond, "you were wrong--as you usually are--in asking Mr.Witherspoon that question, but in view of the fact that you enabled him to put himself so agreeably on record, we will excuse your lack of courtesy." "I don't permit any man who goes fishing with any sort of ignorant lout, and who spends a whole day in a boat with him, to tell me when I am lacking in courtesy." Richmond laughed, put his hand to his mouth, threw back his head and replied: "I go fishing, not for society, but for amusement; and, by the way, I think it would do you good to go fishing, even with an ignorant lout.