Chummy

Hershey felt disgust spread through her body at the thought that high society removed so many parts of people before being consoled by the realization that Blair's proper, whole, and real laugh was subsequently reserved for friends and family. 

Her frustration was soothed.

"Well, it would simply align with words ten and sixteen," went on her best friend.

Her frustration mounted again. 

There were no hidden clues she could sense in the stupid crossword. But this was in the backdrop of the upper class. 

'Are they flirting?' 

Conversations were used to forge connections, which were important to determine one's position with subtle, masked mentions about heritage and upbringing. Not leave absolutely no easy, low effort way for others to enter the conversation while flaunting themselves at the same time.