"I don't approve of a superior education for the lower classes," remarked Brandon.
"Whom do you mean by the lower classes?" asked Dean, his face flushing.
"Oh, working boys and working men, and so on."
"Some of our most successful men used to be working boys."
"A few," Brandon admitted reluctantly.
"I mean to become one of those few."
Brandon laughed sarcastically.
"You'd better be contented with your station in life," he said.
"Thank you for the advice, but I shan't follow it."
"It won't make much difference, I fancy."