Rich Enough a tale of the times

This is a dramatic novel written by Hannah Farnham Sawyer Lee, an American author, who is best known for her 1837 novelette 'Three Experiments of Living'. The story begins by introducing us to Mr. Draper, a rich merchant, who is speaking with his brother Howard about investing money. Howard has acquired a few hundred dollars and wants to invest it in a safe and profitable way. Mr. Draper suggests investing the money in foreign merchandise or in Eastern lands, but Howard is hesitant. He explains that his goal is not to make a fortune, but to secure something for his family in the event that something unfortunate befalls him.