How we cite our quotes: (Volume.Book.Chapter.Line)
Quote #10
"Milly, it's true, […] has no natural sense of social values, doesn't in the least understand our differences or know who's who or what's what." (2.6.4.102)
Being from America, Milly has no clue how the British class system works. Maud Lowder actually uses this ignorance to push Merton toward Milly. As far as Maud is concerned, Milly can marry the lowliest commoner, because she doesn't understand class the same way the Brits do, and that's what gives Merton a big chance to cash in on her wealth.