There is nothing grand, not even anything natural in Newport, but it is very pretty for all that.

For an artificial place, destined to house the most artificial people in the world during three months of the year, it is as pleasing as it can be in a light-comedy-scenery style.

Besides, the scenery in Newport is very expensive, and it is impossible to spend so much money without producing some result.

It cost a hundred thousand to level that lawn there, and Dives paid the money cheerfully.

Then there is Croesus, his neighbour, who can draw a cheque for a hundred millions if he likes.