"Why, he hasn't a cent, except his beggarly salary as professor at that little jay college.

And even if he should amount to something some day, he'll never have anything or any standing in society.

I thought you had pride, Del.

Just wait till I see him! I'll let him know what I think of his impudence.

Of course, I don't blame him.
Naturally, he wants to get up in the world.