But the point is this.

What have you done that you should merit this honor?
I'll talk frankly.

What have you done toward the building up of your city?
What have you done toward its progress in manufacturing and building?
You have done nothing but buy a house on the fashionable street and pay the taxes." "You might add that I once peddled vegetables," said Warrington.
It was McQuade's turn to be surprised.

From what he had observed of fashionable people, especially the new-rich, they endeavored to submerge altogether the evidences of past manual and menial labor.
"Then you are not ashamed of the fact that you sold vegetables ?" "In truth, I'm rather proud of it.

It was the first step in the fight.
And I tell you honestly, Mr.McQuade, that I have fought every inch of the way.