For the next 15 minutes, Harold’s sister Violet lectured him on the concept of a gold-digger, using Julia as a living example. She pointed at her clothes and her face, describing how a young and beautiful woman like her would want more expensive attire than the inexpensive things she currently wore.
Julia felt incredibly embarrassed and humiliated. She looked around, hoping for some support, but only encountered hostility. It seemed as if no one approved of their marriage, and they were ready to do everything within their power to prevent it.