Each in his own mind, supposes his claims and pretensions to the higher place to be stronger on account of his money, his connections, his profession, or his rank.

Thus his own dispositions to pride are only the more nursed and fostered.

Malice too is often engendered on the occasion; and though the parties would not be allowed by the master of the ceremonies to disturb the tranquillity of the room, animosities have sometimes sprung up between them, which have not been healed in a little time.

I am aware that in some large towns of the kingdom regulations are made with a view to the prevention of these evils, but it is in some only; and even where they are made, though they prevent outward rude behaviour, they do not prevent inward dissatisfaction.

Monied influence still feels itself often debased by a lower place.
If we were to examine the ball-room further, we should find new circumstances arising to call out new and degrading passions.