human
It is not our massive intellects which attract her, however, commented Emily.
gpt
It is--well, modesty forbids me to say just what it is. The sign _verboten_ is to some natures as a red rag to a bull. They simply must have it to play with.
human
Well, but why should anybody be _verboten_ to Kathy Webster? defended Joan.
gpt
She's charming, and perfectly intelligent, and unmistakably a lady--which is more than one can say with confidence of some of our most indefatigable social leaders. Look at Mrs. Gunther, for instance!--didn't you tell me her father used to deliver meat at your door out of his own cart?
human
Excellent meat it was, too. Father says we have never had a decent butcher since.
gpt
And lo, what house more exclusive than theirs?
human
Naturally! It has to be. People like that seem to develop a sort of protective instinct which guards them from any possible contact with vulgarity until such time as they shall have accumulated enough refinement to be immune. Not for them the company of any chance newcomer like Mrs. Webster! They have to be careful.
gpt
But shouldn't you think they'd have a sort of fellow-feeling for the new arrivals?
human
Dear me, no! What's the good of attaining a pinnacle if you're going to share it with somebody who might push you off?