The first Reuben Vanderpoel could not spell, the second could, the third was as well educated as a man could be whose sole profession is money-making.

His children were taught all that expensive teachers and expensive opportunities could teach them.

After the second generation the meagre and mercantile physical type of the Vanderpoels improved upon itself.

Feminine good looks appeared and were made the most of.

The Vanderpoel element invested even good looks to an advantage.