Social distinction, one observes, almost invariably implies spiritual distinction as well.

Distinction of circumstances is accompanied by mental distinction.

Distinction is hereditary; it descends from father to son, and if there is one thing more true than 'Like father, like son,' it is--" he bowed gallantly to Mrs.
Bassett--"it is, 'Like mother, like son.' What these good ladies have said this afternoon of YOUR----" This was the fatal instant.

There smote upon all ears the voice of Georgie, painfully shrill and penetrating--fraught with protest and protracted, strain.

His plain words consisted of the newly sanctioned and disinfected curse with a big H.
With an ejaculation of horror, Mrs.Bassett sprang to the window and threw open the blinds.
Georgie's back was disclosed to the view of the tea-party.