Vidal Gore — Eighteen Seventy [1532]

Only to pay a call on Mrs. Grant. We are, she said, to be invited to her next ‘large’ dinner. She emphasized the ‘large.’ Unless, of course, Papa offends the President with his pieces. — Vidal Gore, Eighteen Seventy, 1532

Note

Emma’s thoughts reveal the nuanced view of social hierarchy in America, contrasting her observations with the protagonist’s experience, enriching character development and thematic depth.