Do you imagine there's any value in social position that can be acquired by 'pull' ?" "Of course.

It has to be acquired some way--if one is not born to it.

As a matter of fact, Louise is entitled, through her connection with _my_ family--" "Pshaw, I knew _your_ family, Martha," he interrupted.

"An arrant lot of humbugs." "John Merrick!" "Don't get riled.

It's the truth.