How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"Besides, it has long been understood that the proprieties of literature are not those of practical life. Mrs. Arrowpoint naturally wished for the best of everything. She not only liked to feel herself at a higher level of literary sentiment than the ladies with whom she associated; she wished not to be below them in any point of social consideration. While Klesmer was seen in the light of a patronized musician, his peculiarities were picturesque and acceptable; but to see him by a sudden flash in the light of her son-in-law gave her a burning sense of what the world would say. And the poor lady had been used to represent her Catherine as a model of excellence." (22.51)
In Mrs. Arrowpoint's eyes, society is made up of categories of people who are allowed to interact in very specific but limited ways. Klesmer is cool with her as a musician and music teacher, but he is totally unacceptable as a potential son-in-law.