They exchange looks. Nobility and its inheritance is something they read about. Never experienced first hand despite knowing the Baroness De Cobray.
The cups are placed onto their saucers.
"Pardon us for saying it, but—"
"—You almost make it sound as if—"
"—You would be happier without—"
"—The burden of a title inherited."
"True?"
They can understand the desire to want to earn what is given to them—the Brothers Paoli place considerable emphasis on what a person achieves through hard work, instead of being given to them as a matter of birthright.
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Date: 2010-01-16 07:37 am (UTC)The cups are placed onto their saucers.
"Pardon us for saying it, but—"
"—You would be happier without—"