Gilbert Osmond had a high appreciation of this particular patriciate; not so much for its distinction, which he thought easily surpassable, as for its solid actuality.

吉尔伯特奥斯蒙德非常欣赏这位贵族。与其说是因为它的区别，他认为这是很容易超越的，不如说是因为它坚实的现实。