"A proper place in society?" she started, stiffening slightly at her sister's side. Gen couldn't help but be a little defensive- Matt meant very much to Julius and Genevieve liked him very much. "What society? He's very well respected in town among those who know him and have done business with him. So what if he didn't grow up with money, or tutors or any of the stuff we have? It doesn't make him any less of a decent human being."
Oh, but she was beginning to ramble. Gen cut herself off before she went off even more. "I just- I suppose I don't understand, Penny. Why wouldn't you be well-matched? Beside the different ways you two grew up?"