... portal of Romance" (Cather 205). His experience at Carnegie Hall also shows Paul's ability to judge other people based purely on class and wealth. When his teacher came to the opera, "Paul was startled for a moment, and had the feeling of wanting to put her out; what business had she here among all these fine people and gay colors?" (Cather 200 ... flowers he had seen in the show windows that first night must have gone the same way, long before this" (Cather 214). Paul glances about himself, in his usual nervous fashion to see if anyone is watching him, before he throws himself in front...

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