The bearer of this letter is an old friend of mine not quite the right side of the blanket as they say in fact he is the son of a first rate butcher but his mother was a decent family called Hyssopps of the Glen so you see he is not so bad and is desireus of being the correct article.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The letter describes a man of mixed social standing but decent family background hoping to be accepted.
- In plain terms
- A man with mixed origins hopes to be seen as acceptable.
- What can you take from it?
- Social acceptance often depends on perception.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you judge someone's standing?
Another view
The phrasing is awkward and unclear.
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