human
It is very gratifying to have old friends take one's child to their hearts in this fashion--very gratifying! There are no better people in the State than the Carmichaels, my dear. It is true that I have seen less of the Judge than I could have wished since my return--we were school-boys together. But I felt that soon or late there was bound to be some recognition. A fine fellow, and a most able lawyer! Yes, yes. And his wife--charming, charming! Though a trifle stiff for my fancy. A _little_ more suavity of manner. She was a Dillingham, you know. Her father represented us at one time at the Court of St. James.
gpt
Oh! Is that why she's so airy? commented Effie May.
human
Well, I don't mind airs if people have got a right to 'em, and nobody needs call on me who don't want to. I'm real glad you're getting in with that crowd, Joan. They're better than most 'old families'--they're still alive and kicking and right at the top. And you've done it all by yourself, too! Parties don't seem to do no good with their kind.... That's what comes of being born a lady yourself.
gpt
I had forgotten Mrs. Carmichael has not called on you, Effie May, she said quickly.
human
Of course that makes it impossible for me to accept their invitation. I'll tell Emily.