Convicted of Tailordom, these Harringtons appeared to shine with double lustre.

How was it?
They were at a loss to say.

They certainly could say that the Countess was egregiously affected and vulgar; but who could be altogether complacent and sincere that had to fight so hard a fight?
In this struggle with society I see one of the instances where success is entirely to be honoured and remains a proof of merit.

For however boldly antagonism may storm the ranks of society, it will certainly be repelled, whereas affinity cannot be resisted; and they who, against obstacles of birth, claim and keep their position among the educated and refined, have that affinity.

It is, on the whole, rare, so that society is not often invaded.