Legacy

After thinking about the discussion we had in class yesterday about the people of old money not associating with those with new money, the conclusion I came to is that it's not becuase of the money but because of social standing. I went to my friend's debutanate ball last week and part of the ceremony was announcing the debutante's mother, grandmother, and even a few great-grandmothers. The reason those who possess old money are united with one another and not with those of new money isn't because of the difference of when their money was gained but because of the past legacies that have been established between these families with old money.