The cottage where Winnie lives is described as "touch-me-not," meaning that it's very neat, clean, and organized. ... The "touch-me-not" appearance of Winnie's cottage is an outward expression of her family's social respectability, specifically designed to send a message to the world as to what kind of people live inside.
In the United States of America, opponents of immigration typically focus on perceived adverse effects, such as economic costs (job competition and burdens on education and social services); negative environmental impact from accelerated population growth; increased crime rates, and in the long run