For instance, Henry Higgins, although well-dressed, well spoken and with money, has manners which could not be characterized as genteel. Alfred Doolittle, after acquiring some money, is well dressed, has some form of manners and could be classified as rich, yet is not well spoken. When on arrival at Mrs. Higgins' house, Doolittle is mistaken for a gentleman by the maid, merely because of the way he is dressed “Doolittle! Do you mean a dustman?” says Higgins. “Dustman! Oh no sir, a gentleman.” says the maid. The appearance of Doolittle is taken into main consideration when it comes to deciding what class he belongs. So what really does make a lady or a gentleman? Alfred Doolittle arrives at Wimpole St,

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