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The rise of the J J family into society life
A narrative about Mr and Mrs Jonathan Jim and their daughter Miss Jennie, tracing social ascent from soap wealth to fashionable consumption. The piece contrasts old friends and new riches, detailing lavish home improvements, foreign travel, and a debutante season while mocking the idea that money alone guarantees entry.
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Jonathan Jim
Jonathan Jims
Jennie
J. J. Jr
Mr. J. J
Janes
Susans
Miss Jennie
J. J
Paris
Grubbs
Mary Grubbs
J.J