Quote by Hilaire Belloc, The Garden Party

The Rich arrived in pairsAnd also in Rolls Royces;They talked of their affairsIn loud and strident voices...The Poor arrived in Fords,Whose features they resembled;They laughed to see so many LordsAnd Ladies all assembled.The People in BetweenLooked underdone and harassed,And our of place and mean,And Horribly embarrassed.

The Rich arrived in pairsAnd also in Rolls Royces;They talke

Summary

This quote captures the stark disparities in society between the rich, the poor, and the people in between. It depicts a scene where the rich arrive with luxury and arrogance, discussing their affairs with confidence. Meanwhile, the poor arrive in modest cars, finding humor in the presence of wealthy lords and ladies. The people in between, depicted as underdone and embarrassed, seem out of place and pressured by societal expectations. Overall, the quote highlights the sharp contrasts and uncomfortable divide between different social classes, exposing the underlying tension and inequality.

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By Hilaire Belloc, The Garden Party

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