But manufacturing means money, land, influence, power." "Father does not see these things as you do, Steve.

He sees the peaceful dales invaded by white-faced factory-hands, loud-voiced, quarrelling, disrespectful.

All the old landmarks and traditions will disappear; also simple ways of living, calm religion, true friendships.

Every good old sentiment will be gauged by money, will finally vanish before money, and what the busy world calls 'improvements.' It makes him fretful, jealous, and unhappy." "That is just the trouble, Charlotte.

When a man has not the spirit of his age, he has all its unhappiness.