They did not ape the dress, nor frequent the resorts of those above them in the social scale.

The distinction between the classes was plainly and properly marked, yet this was not antagonistic to the ideal of true democracy; it had not prevented the son of a peasant from becoming President of the French Republic.

Each district in Paris had its own amusement, its own theatres, its own parks.

It was not a question of capital refusing to fraternize with labour, but the very natural desire of persons of refinement to mingle with clean people rather than to rub elbows with the Great Unwashed.
"Isn't it delightful here ?" said Shirley.

"I could stay here forever, couldn't you ?" "With you--yes," answered Jefferson, with a significant smile.
Shirley tried to look angry.