There are people upon whom rank and worldly goods make such an impression, that they naturally fall down on their knees and worship the owners; there are others to whom the sight of Prosperity is offensive, and who never see Dives' chariot but to growl and hoot at it.

Mrs.Newcome, as far as my humble experience would lead me to suppose, is not only envious, but proud of her envy.

She mistakes it for honesty and public spirit.

She will not bow down to kiss the hand of a haughty aristocracy.

She is a merchant's wife and an attorney's daughter.