In The Cone by H. G. Wells, the three characters have different points of view towards the ironwork company. In fact, Mrs. Horrocks and Raut have similar ideas. They both think negatively about it. Mrs Horrock thinks it is a sofficating place which lacks of love and beauty. It reveals her need of being loved. For Raut the company is something ugly among the beauty of the countryside. This reveals his love for nature and art. Mr. Horrock is the only one who sees beauty in the company. He believes it is a work of art. This reveals his attachment to material things.