Despite the claims of success, Voysey is a self-centered, self-aggrandizing, pompous windbag with no visible means of support beyond leeching off his brother-in-law's labours on the farm.
Although successful was claimed, Voysey is described as self-centered, boastful, and pretentious, with no discernible source of income other than exploiting his brother-in-law’s efforts on the farm.