Rose didn't know what to say to that. Her family had suffered public humiliation and scorn - twice now, though there had also always been a lot of people who had supported them though it, luckily - but in this regard, the lives of the rich seemed awfully more complicated. Rose put her arm around Pearl's shoulder. "I know it can't compare to yer own people, but for what it's worth, I would still want to associate with you. I think you shouldn't let your dignity depend on other people's opinions."